Let’s all daydream for moment. Imagine you are an 18-year-old gifted athlete from a rural town. For the past two years, you have had professional scouts at your practices, your games and even in your home. Last week, five-time All-Star Frank Thomas called out your name and high school on national TV. You come to […]
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Hoop dreams come true for Crest student
It was Jan. 25, at Strawberry Crest High School, and the Chargers boys’ basketball team was celebrating Senior Night. The Chargers had amassed a double-digit lead over Spoto and were playing under a running clock. Then, what seemed like an ordinary Senior Night became a moment to remember for one senior — and everyone else […]
Continue ReadingTyler Danish named Mr. Florida Baseball
Durant High pitcher Tyler Danish continued his memorable June Monday with the announcement that he was named this season’s Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Florida Baseball. The award is given to the top high school baseball player in the state. In April, Danish was named the player of the year by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. […]
Continue ReadingDurant’s Tyler Danish selected by White Sox
Durant High School right handed pitcher Tyler Danish was selected in the second round (55th overall) by the Chicago White Sox Thursday in the 2013 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Danish helped his Durant Cougars team to the 8A state semifinals by being one of the most dominate high school pitchers in the […]
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It wasn’t something he set out to do, but Durant’s Alex Wood is breaking stereotypes. “I never really looked at it like that until someone pointed it out to me,” the Cougar offensive lineman said. “They said something about going against the jock stereotype and I thought, ‘Yeah, I guess it does.’ It actually makes […]
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Some high school seniors wait anxiously to find out if they got accepted into their dream school. Savannah Bradley had nearly every prestigious school in the country vying for her. The Strawberry Crest softball standout chose Harvard over eight schools, including five Ivy League universities. “My final decision came down to Harvard and Princeton, with […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Megan Still
Megan Still had a memorable senior year at St. Leo University. The former Plant City High softball standout was named second team Sunshine State Conference, after helping lead her team to the program’s first conference championship and a 40-14 record. Still, a pitcher, finished with a 1.90 ERA and led her team with 93 strikeouts. […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletes impressive both on and off field
One of the most interesting things about covering high school sports is getting to see great athletes play at the prep level. After a while, you develop a keen eye and can spot the “special ones,” the ones who likely will play at the college level and perhaps even further. Plant City has had plenty […]
Continue ReadingApplications being accepted for Raider Coed Basketball Camp
Plant City High School will host the sixth annual Raider Coed Basketball Camp this summer with three separate sessions. The camp is led by PCHS boys head coach Dale Chambers, his staff and current players. The first session of the day camp will run from June 17-20 with other sessions held July 22-25 and July […]
Continue ReadingTYLER DANISH: PITCHING MACHINE
May has been a busy and eventful month for Tyler Danish. June could be even better. It’s been just two weeks since he took his Durant baseball team to the Class 8A state championship in Fort Myers — and things haven’t quieted down since his high school career ended. His phone has been ringing off […]
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