Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. MARTIAL ARTS + Senshi Do Kai cleans up at open The Senshi Do Kai MMA team went to Strawberry Crest High Saturday, Aug. 22, to put its skills to the test at the Newbreed Ultimate Challenge […]
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GAME OF THE WEEK: Hillsborough vs. Durant
At the end of last season, when Erick Davis finished his high school career, it looked as though Noah Johnson would be his successor. But, throughout Durant’s spring and summer camps and activities, a new name began to come up in the quarterback conversation. By the time the preseason rolled around, head coach Mike Gottman […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 1
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the first installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Why you should be excited to go back to school
If you’re currently in grade school, please don’t be scared off by that headline. I’m not here to preach about the joys of homework and FCAT and everything else that you hate. The school year is my favorite time of year, as a sports writer, because there’s so much going on from day to day. […]
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Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. SOFTBALL + Adult league registration open Plant City residents looking to get their softball fix can now sign up for the Recreation & Parks Department’s fall league season. The season, slated to start as early as […]
Continue ReadingWHERE ARE THEY NOW? Ryan Raburn
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BASEBALL + Jonah Scolaro commits to FSU Jonah Scolaro, an incoming Durant junior, verbally committed to Florida State University last week. online pharmacy https://enabledental.com/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/10-a4b3659ffb65577238f790da4c277958/2024/lexapro.html no prescription pharmacy In his sophomore season, Scolaro batted .343 and led all Cougars with 99 plate appearances, 34 hits, 16 runs scored and nine doubles, and also led Durant baserunners […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s McKay commits to Florida
Although much of pitcher Billy McKay’s work has come as a reliever, Plant City High School head coach Mike Fryrear called him a “co-ace” not long ago. Now the incoming senior has made a good enough impression to earn a scholarship to the University of Florida. With his June 30 verbal commitment, McKay became the […]
Continue ReadingDurant alums help UT win national championship
With all the injuries that the University of Tampa pitchers dealt with this season, the players probably didn’t expect the national championship game to be won by a starter’s complete game. But that’s exactly what happened Saturday, May 30, thanks to Michael Calkins. And now four Durant High alumni can now show off some new […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + Durant alums win championship The University of Tampa Spartans are, as of Saturday, May 30, riding high as the NCAA Division II National Champions. Over the weekend, the Spartans picked up a 3-1 win […]
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