What comes to mind with the word, “arthritis?” For most people, it’s probably the sight of fully grown adults rubbing their joints and swallowing some ibuprofen pills. It’s most common among older people, but that doesn’t mean that kids are safe. Just ask Plant City High student Samantha Black. For her, dealing with juvenile arthritis […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ariel Navarrete
About two weeks ago, Plant City High School head coach Caleb Roberts promoted sophomore forward Ariel Navarrete to a starter. It looks like that was a good idea, as Navarrete has been playing well ever since. On Dec. 9, for example, she netted five of her team’s eight goals in a shutout win at Lennard. […]
Continue ReadingCrest girls basketball still built to win
Go ahead and remind the Strawberry Crest Lady Chargers that they’re playing without star forward Aliyah Gregory and her 20.7 points per game. They’ll probably just smile. Though the team certainly misses having Gregory around, it hasn’t missed a beat without the current UCF Lady Knight. In fact, Crest is playing even better basketball as […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 12.12.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + Rec & Parks winners announced On Friday, Dec. 5, the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department announced the winners of its flag football championship tournaments. Because the Munchkin and Junior leagues do not play in a championship tournament, only […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Basketball? Go see the girls play
When I did the 2014-15 high school basketball previews, I had a feeling that, as a whole, the girls might keep things more competitive than the boys. Roughly 10 games into the season, it looks like I was on to something — but I didn’t think things would be this good, this early. On Dec. […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: ASHLYN MYERS
It’s not often that a high school freshman starts for a varsity sports team. It’s even rarer when she makes an immediate impact. But, that’s exactly what guard Ashlyn Myers has done for the Durant Lady Cougars in 2014. Her 17.0 points per game leads the team, which has gotten off to a 4-2 start […]
Continue ReadingLongtime Durant softball assistant coach retires
Durant softball assistant coach Mike Crabb knew that he would eventually leave the game on his own terms, but didn’t always know when that would be. Now, after 25 years in the game, he has decided that it’s time to pursue other interests. “I think you have to have no doubts, when it comes time […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest fishing team opens inaugural season with win
The Strawberry Crest High School fishing team hasn’t existed for very long, but it’s already making a splash in the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation circuit. The team traveled to Tavares for the Nov. 23 Duel on Dora bass fishing tournament, and anglers Jonathan North and Russell Butler ended up winning the whole thing. It’s a performance […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.28.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + Teams bring home hardware At the Nov. 14 and 15 Special Olympics State Games, four Plant City teams came, saw and conquered. Two bowling teams — the Hotshots and the Fresh Princes of Plant City — took home […]
Continue ReadingArea high schools wrap up 2014 football season
Although there’s still some football left to be played in the Plant City area, Friday night lights will no longer illuminate the high school game. Durant and Plant City gave their best efforts in last Friday night’s playoff games, but it wasn’t enough to keep up the momentum to the 2014 district picture. Disappointment ran […]
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