By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Durant High School made an astounding opening statement with a 57-7 dismantling of Freedom High Sept. 1, at Freedom.
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2012 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Under Construction
The Plant City Observer presents our inaugural pigskin preview guide.
Continue ReadingRaiders cheerleaders tumble into season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Don’t be fooled by the Plant City High School cheerleading squad this year. The girls you see on the sidelines of football games on Friday nights aren’t just about chants, cheers and pompons. That’s because that same squad is also the competition cheer team, and they’re looking to do […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Five things of note for fall season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know it’s football season. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our extensive football preview guide, “Under Construction,” in this edition. But there are many other happenings coming up that are not related to the pigskin. Here’s the top […]
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As with all Hillsborough County schools, Strawberry Crest and Plant City will open the 2012 season on a special night, kicking off Saturday because of the Republican National Convention. New Strawberry Crest head coach John Kelly and his Chargers team are coming off a special night in their preseason game last week against Freedom. The […]
Continue ReadingPlant City drops preseason game to Hillsborough
The high school football season kicked off Friday night as area teams took to the fields to take part in preseason games. Plant City High hosted Hillsborough Friday, coming up short 15-7. The Raiders fell behind 15-0, before Landon Galloway gave them their only score of the game on a 2-yard run up the middle.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest blanks Freedom in preseason action
Strawberry Crest High School opened its 2012 campaign with a spirited 29-0 trouncing of Freedom High School in preseason action Aug. 24, at home.
Continue ReadingDurant bests Bloomingdale in preseason game
The Durant High School Cougars flexed their gridiron muscle with a 34-17 preseason win over Bloomingdale Aug. 24, at home.
Continue Reading2012 Volleyball Preview: Youth a theme for local teams
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and area teams are gearing up to build on last year’s success. One school, Plant City High, will usher in a new era with new head coach Jessie Thorton.
Continue ReadingLEAVE IT TO BEEVOR
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Many athletes play multiple sports growing up. Growing up in Luton, England, just north of London, new Plant City High School cross country coach Luke Beevor was no different.
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