After taking some time to build up team chemistry, the Strawberry Crest Chargers boys team is tied for second place in the district race. Leading the way is senior guard Isaiah Channer, who’s averaging 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and assists, and 3.6 steals per game. What’s been the key to getting past the slow start? […]
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BASKETBALL + Lady Raiders make 7A Top 10 The Plant City Lady Raiders have overtaken Strawberry Crest and also gained some statewide recognition. The Jan. 7 Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/SourceHoops.com rankings named Plant City (then 14-2) the 10th-best team in Class 7A, with a one-game difference between the Lady Raiders and top-ranked Nova (then […]
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1. ERICK DAVIS It’s tough to look at a football team that’s completely turned its luck around and pin that all on one guy. Actually, it’s probably closer to “impossible” than “tough.” In Durant’s case, their worst-to-first story wasn’t completely Erick Davis doing — but it’s clear that he may have been the most important […]
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1. TURKEY CREEK TROJANS VARSITY FOOTBALL Youth football numbers are dwindling everywhere, and it’s a trend that doesn’t appear to be going away right now. It messed up the Antioch Redskins’ program this year, and nearly did the same for Turkey Creek’s Varsity squad. But, with just 12 kids to play 11-on-11 football, this team […]
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6 No time of the year beats playoff time, regardless of the sport. Plant City-area soccer teams are gearing up for both district tournaments at this moment, with the girls awaiting the results of their district finals and the boys looking to take the pitch as early as Monday night. How have the girls been […]
Continue ReadingP.C. Lady Raiders celebrate seniors at home
The Plant City Lady Raiders came to play on Monday, Dec. 15, beating Middleton, 15-0, in one half of play. It was also Senior Night for the girls, who were honored after the game with coach Caleb Roberts and their parents.
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? It’s all in the moment
Before I get started, I’d just like to thank everyone who sent me their nominations for our annual Athlete and Team of the Year selections. I wasn’t always able to respond to the emails, but I read and considered each one. While I can’t guarantee that every nominated team or athlete made it into our […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaylynn Wilkerson
The Plant City Lady Raiders basketball team are having their best season in about as long as anyone can remember, and this great start has been credited to both stout defense and unselfishness. Junior guard Kaylynn Wilkerson has been facilitating the offense, and played big roles in the team’s past few wins — including 22 […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. TRACK AND FIELD + TCMS finishes strong at county On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Turkey Creek Middle School’s track team competed in the Hillsborough County Championships and came away with some great finishes – including a pair of first-place wins in the […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + UYFL tourney comes to an end Another successful installment of the United Youth Football League National Championships came to an end Friday, Dec. 8, when 14 champions were crowned on the field at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. MIGHTY […]
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