You could say Strawberry Crest linebacker Matt Chaney had a good week. The senior got to experience Homecoming for one last time and was even appointed to the senior class’s Homecoming Court. On the field, Chaney racked up 20 tackles — 13 solo — in the Chargers’ Oct. 11 win over Riverview. What were you […]
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Week 7: Plant City vs. Tampa Bay Tech (Homecoming)
Plant City lost a tough one in its Homecoming game against Tampa Bay Tech Oct. 11, 38-21, at home. The Raiders couldn’t overcome a number of miscues and penalties against a strong Titan squad. Plant City did show flashes of brilliance on offense and on special teams throughout the night.
Continue ReadingWEEK 7: Riverview at Strawberry Crest
The outcome of this one was never really in doubt, as Strawberry Crest cruised to a 24-7 win over Riverview. It seemed like the only thing the Chargers (6-2) couldn’t get right were extra point attempts – all of them failed. But it didn’t matter, as Austin Carswell had little trouble guiding the offense down […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS “Spirit Day”
Students and teachers at Plant City High School prepared for Friday’s Homecoming game by getting into the Raider spirit. There was one big rule for the special dress code: each class had its own color. Seniors wore orange, juniors wore teal, sophomores wore black, and freshmen wore white. Teachers could do whatever they wanted. A […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Plant City Volleyball
Though the end result was a familiar one – Durant winning again – the means were a little different. The Cougars’ win on the road not only keeps their unblemished season intact, but also means that they’ll finish unbeaten in district play. Or, just about unbeaten, as the Lady Raiders did steal a set in […]
Continue ReadingClash With the Titans
Last week, the biggest question going into Friday night was pretty straight-forward: Who is the best team on the Plant City outskirts? This week, it’s a little different: Where can the Plant City Raiders go from here? Wayne Ward has been the Raiders’ head coach for the past four seasons, picking up seven wins and […]
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VOLLEYBALL + Durant unstoppable at Lakeland invite Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The ladies of Durant volleyball have won again. This time, they went to Lakeland for a two-day tournament and swept the whole thing. The Lakeland Invitational, held Oct. 5 and 6, also featured district rival Plant City, which led to an […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 6: Strawberry Crest vs. Durant
Things got a little heated between Strawberry Crest and Durant, but it was the Chargers who came out on top in an 11-10 win. The lead changed hands once each quarter, beginning with a Durant field goal later in the first quarter. Flags flew freely in the third, after a number of players from both […]
Continue ReadingRivalry Rematch: Strawberry Crest vs. Durant
Who saw this season coming? Who would have guessed that Durant, despite losing a large chunk of its starters to graduation, would be going into a game against Strawberry Crest with only one win? Especially after the 2012 spring game, when the two schools played each other and the Cougars came on top — quite […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sports writer ready to tackle Plant City athletics
Hello, Plant City. Nice to meet you. After 18 months under the direction of former Associate Editor Matt Mauney, the sports section for the Plant City Times & Observer has been entrusted to me. I’ve spoken with many of you recently and heard all about the great job that Matt did with his coverage, and […]
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