As a part of the Ostingers Baseball Academy, baseball players from Plant City, Durant and Strawberry Crest all played a part in the team’s two national championships this summer.
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Former Durant Pitcher Jonah Scolaro signs with Chicago White Sox
After four years at Durant, Scolaro found himself at Florida State alongside former Plant City pitcher Parker Messick before signing with the White Sox as a nondrafted free agent this past week.
Continue ReadingFeatured Future: Logan Mayo
Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to
continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already begun that journey.
New Era begins for Durant volleyball
Durant alumni Molly Settles to take over as the next head coach for the Durant volleyball team.
Continue ReadingFeatured Future: Marcus Miguele
Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already began that journey.
Continue Reading2022 Plant City Area Baseball Recap
With the 2022 season now in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at the seasons from Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest.
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer’s 2022 All-City Teams
Here are the Observer’s selection for the 2022 All-Plant City Area teams for baseball and softball.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest falls in regional finals
As the last Plant City area team standing after a district championship and a strong run through the regional tournament, the Chargers met their match at Sickles.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest softball wins district title, Durant advances to regionals
Despite two different paths to get there, both Strawberry Crest and Durant softball will begin their journey through regionals this week.
Continue ReadingDurant, Strawberry Crest baseball claim district titles
Both teams won district championships before advancing through to the regional semifinals.
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