The first home games in Durant High School lacrosse history couldn’t have gone much better for the Cougars. Though Wednesday’s rough weather caused an issue before the first face-off – rainstorms delayed Jefferson High School’s arrival by over an hour – that was Durant’s only problem. The boys won their match by a score of […]
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Plant City golfer earns spot in international tournament
Before this month, Kyle Martin probably thought playing golf for Team USA while in college was a foreign concept. Now, golf is about to take him to a foreign country. Martin, 22, has accepted an invitation to represent his country in the 2014 World University Championships in June, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Is there a better […]
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YOUTH SPORTS + Plant City Eagles hosting sign-ups With spring coming soon, the Plant City Eagles now are hosting sign-ups for all sports. The soonest deadline is March 6, which covers tee-ball, softball and baseball. Fees range from $40 to $50. Games begin on March 8 and will be played at the rec center’s sports […]
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One of the Plant City Raiders’ rising young stars is sophomore pitcher Ryan Boyd, who transferred from Durant this year. In his second-ever high school start on Feb. 21, Boyd was nearly perfect — he led the Raiders to a 10-0 win over Tampa Bay Tech by throwing a no-hitter with five strikeouts. Friday went […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? New unis complete Raider makeover
Gone are the days of simple, understated uniform changes. Nowadays, we have to make it a showcase on television, social media and everywhere else under the sun. You can probably (correctly) blame it on the Oregon Ducks, who have gotten so prolific that they recently unveiled two new unis for one bowl game. And, no, […]
Continue ReadingSOFTBALL: Brandon at Strawberry Crest
Were the Lady Chargers still upset on Tuesday night about the loss to Bloomingdale? It sure looked like it, since Strawberry Crest forced the mercy rule on Brandon with a 15-0 shutout in three innings. The Lady Eagles pitching staff struggled with its control all night, giving Crest plenty of free bases by walks and, […]
Continue ReadingMcBride, Team USA steamroll Canada in International Bowl
Put another mark in the “win” column for Team USA. But, this one didn’t happen in Sochi, and the game wasn’t a winter sport. Spectators at the University of Texas-Arlington were treated to some good, old-fashioned American football on Feb. 7, and USA’s U19 team crushed Canada, 43-7. The rosters are filled with some of […]
Continue ReadingJyquis Thomas rolls the dice
Sometimes, all it takes is that one hit. It’s the same principle that applies to boxing and mixed martial arts, that “puncher’s chance” that can change the outcome of someone’s night in just a fraction of a second. When Plant City High School senior Jyquis Thomas took his hit, however, the impact went beyond the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Aliyah Gregory
The Strawberry Crest Lady Chargers advanced to regionals on Jan. 30, with a 59-50 win over Tampa Bay Tech, and largely because of the stellar play of Aliyah Gregory. Over two games in the district tournament, Gregory totaled 44 points, 13 steals, 13 boards and eight assists. What were you feeling throughout the tournament? I […]
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COLLEGE + Area athletes sign scholarships Plant City-area high school athletes signed letters of intent to take their talents to college Feb. 5, during National Signing Day. We congratulate all the hometown stars who just made their college decisions official. PLANT CITY Golf: Kellyanne Hurst (Navy) Football: Montel McBride (Alabama), Sedrick King (Nebraska), Jyquis Thomas (Temple), […]
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