This Durant High junior is leading Durant basketball to a good start.
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That’s a Wrap: the 2015 football season ends
The 2015 prep football season has come to an end. How did each team fare?
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Plant City sports news and stats from the past week.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cory Cotnoir
Get to know Plant City High linebacker Cory Cotnoir.
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Braden River 17, Plant City 7
For the first time since August, the Plant City Raiders lost a football game. Unfortunately, that 17-7 loss to Braden River High means that the Raiders' wild 2015 ride is over. The Raiders got off to a solid start, with Corey King throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Chase at the 7:40 mark of […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Playoffs, Round 3
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingBraden River at Plant City: Hold the Line
After the Armwood game, Plant City has done nothing but pass its tests. Could the Raiders overcome a notably athletic defense? Sure — they beat Brandon, 21-13, on the road. Could the Raiders beat a team with three or four of the top playmakers in the district, let alone Hillsborough County? Sure — they beat […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.27.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. Football + Dolphins present check to hospital After the Dolphins picked up the first win of the day, the team held an on-field ceremony to honor the memory of late president Buddy Bennett and present the […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 35, Tampa Bay Tech 15
The Tampa Bay Tech Titans, finally healthy, were expected to hang tight with Plant City in the teams' Nov. 20 rematch. They did not. Now, following a 35-15 win, the Raiders are bound for the FHSAA regional championship game on Friday, Nov. 27. The home team got in front early in the game and, after […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Katie Vasiloff
Of all the Durant swimmers that made a splash this season, perhaps none made a bigger one than Katie Vasiloff. She recently won her second consecutive state championship in the 100 butterfly — a solid accomplishment, especially for a sophomore. How does it feel, back-to-back state champ? It feels amazing, honestly. I’ve put in […]
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