By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor All thee area high school football teams will be in the same district next fall if the tentative realignment the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), released Friday, holds up.
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Plant City Observer names 2012 players of the year
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of highlights this past high school football season in the Plant City area. There were notable moments, great plays and thrilling games throughout the season. The team achievements and great moments wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the talented athletes themselves. All the football […]
Continue ReadingPCHS soccer celebrates alumni
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It was an eventful night for Plant City High soccer Dec. 14, as the girls program celebrated Senior Night and the boys team held its second annual Alumni Night.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Holiday hoopla and hoop dreams
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor As other students are out enjoying winter break, players on our high school basketball ball teams will be putting themselves to the test in holiday tournaments. The Strawberry Crest boys basketball team will lead the way, when the Chargers compete two notable tournaments. First, they’ll bring their game to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Quentin Robinson
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Quentin Robinson sure knows how to make a quick impression. The Plant City High School senior was named the Defensive Player of the Game for the East team at this year’s Hillsborough County All-Star Game, held Dec. 15, at Raymond James Stadium. This was the defensive lineman’s first year […]
Continue ReadingPlant City soccer plans second Alumni Night
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor When the Plant City High School boys soccer team holds its second annual Alumni Night Friday, there will be a large contingent present from Palm Beach Atlantic University, in West Palm Beach. That’s where two recent Plant City graduates — Cameron Roberts and A.J. Black — currently play. It’s […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jorge Navarrete
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It took Jorge Navarrete’s little brother Tebo, to convince him to compete in the local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition in late September. It’s a good thing he did, because Navarrete went on to win that competition, take first at the sectional competition Oct. 7 and eventually win […]
Continue ReadingJust the Stats 12.06.12
355 — The listed weight of Juan Harris, a 6-3 lineman from the Chicagoland eighth-grade All-Star football team, competing this week at the United Youth Football League National Championships at Otis M. Andrews Park. Harris is considered one of the top young prospects in the nation at his position.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest team is young but talented
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There’s zero seniors and just two juniors. The rest is filled out by freshmen and sophomores. When looking down the roster, you would think you’re looking at the roster of a junior varsity team. But, this is the varsity roster of the Strawberry Crest girls’ basketball team.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Cougar Invitational
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Osceola High (Kissimee) was dominant at the 17th annual Cougar Invitational wrestling tournament Dec. 1, at the Evelyn and Batista Madonia Sr. Agricultural Show Center on the Strawberry Festival grounds.
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