It’s fitting that, for the Miltner family’s current coaching opportunity, the family was able to go back to where it all started. Jack Miltner and his daughters, Mindy and Morgan, are currently working just a few minutes from the family home off of Gallagher Road near Strawberry Crest High School — the school the girls […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jonah Scolaro
Durant High’s baseball team has been on a tear lately, winning six of its last seven games (as of press time). Among those wins was a big 13-2 statement win at Strawberry Crest Friday, Feb. 27, and sophomore Jonah Scolaro led the way by going 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and two stolen […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 2.27.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + PCLL holding sign-ups Plant City Little League is bringing back Senior and Big League Baseball for boys age 15 to 18. Anyone who wishes to play must be registered by Saturday, March 7. Contact […]
Continue ReadingArea girls gear up for flag football
Who’s ready for some football? Right now, Plant City-area high schools are getting ready. It won’t be long before the fields are prepped, the lights come on and the girls walk out, ready to sling that pigskin and put some points on the board. The outlook for all three teams is good — in fact, […]
Continue ReadingNew PCHS softball coach in for long haul
The Plant City High softball team has gotten used to change over the last four years. In fact, this year’s crop of seniors will graduate without having played for the same coach for more than one season. For the underclassmen, new hire Ashley Bullion wants to make sure that they can’t say the same. Bullion […]
Continue ReadingP.C. football player wins Bill Minahan Award
Bill Minahan’s influence did not end when his life did. The spirit of the legendary Hillsborough County football coach, who died a little more than a year ago, was palpable at the Columbia Restaurant last month. Five county football players, all with inspiring qualifications, were honored as finalists for the inaugural Bill Minahan Award. Plant […]
Continue ReadingLacrosse: Durant boys start season strong
Durant lacrosse may be the only high school program of its kind in the area, but these boys and girls know how to put on a show that all fans can enjoy. In the Friday, Feb. 13 home opener, the boys gave a huge, all-around scoring effort to pick up a 20-0 win over Tampa […]
Continue ReadingCrest swimmers float the grade
Being a high school athlete isn’t easy — even for the elite. With the responsibility to keep good grades in addition to performing well for the team, these kids face a lot of pressure throughout the school year. So when a group of kids can balance it all, they get rewarded. Just ask the Strawberry […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 2.20.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SOFTBALL + Slow start for area teams Many of the Plant City-area prep softball teams have had to deal with losing several key players to graduation, and it appears those losses are being felt early in the season. From the Feb. […]
Continue ReadingWard resigns from PCHS football
At the Plant City High School National Signing Day ceremony, football head coach Wayne Ward was there to speak highly of his senior class. When he was done, he walked off the stage to a round of applause and left the Raider fans in good spirits. So when he announced his resignation just a few […]
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