There’s a saying among sports circles usually reserved for the most dominant athletes: You can’t stop him — you can only hope to contain him. As far as Russell Kemp is concerned, cancer might have him contained right now, but it won’t beat him. Kemp, a recent Plant City High graduate, was diagnosed with stage […]
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Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. SOCCER + TOPSoccer schedule released TOPSoccer, a Brandon-based program for special needs athletes, just released its fall 2015 schedule and is now accepting registrations. The program, which is run by volunteers, is for East Hillsborough athletes […]
Continue ReadingP.C. athlete first Floridian to carry Special Olympics torch
William Corsi has spent much of his adult life learning to be independent. Corsi, 32, has developed a reputation for always being prepared for anything, as well as being a fine athlete, but his first big test lies ahead: flying across the country, for the first time, by himself. Of course, his parents wouldn’t be […]
Continue ReadingPCHS student to compete in national rodeo championship
For a high schooler set to compete on two of the biggest rodeo stages in America, Reece Brown is remarkably confident. It might have something to do with his successes on the high school circuit, cementing himself as one of the best team ropers in the state of Florida while working with multiple partners over […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Savannah Kummelman
Plant City High School golfers are competing in as many summer tournaments as possible, and several have been doing well. One example is incoming junior Savannah Kummelman, who’s recorded three top-3 finishes and will be one of 96 golfers from around the country attending a Minnesota leadership academy in July. You’ve been doing well in […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 6.19.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. FOOTBALL + Chase makes mark this summer Plant City native T.J. Chase is still getting after his dream of playing professional football, and things are looking brighter than ever for the incoming senior. After tearing it […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 6.12.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. FLAG FOOTBALL + USFTL to host tourney in P.C. The United States Flag and Touch Football League has announced that it will host its 45th annual national championship tournament in Plant City. The tournament, which will […]
Continue ReadingHurst wraps up first year at USNA
Kellyanne Hurst has been celebrating the end of her first year in the United States Naval Academy, joined in Maryland by her family. Having survived both her “plebe summer” and “plebe year,” all while staying committed to the women’s golf team, the Plant City High alumna is ready to begin her major in oceanography and […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 5.22.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. RACING + Keel crashes in Dallas The start of Aidan Keel’s MAXSpeed/Rotax U.S. Open campaign didn’t go as well as hoped. He wrecked and was not able to finish the feature race. Keel, who started 23rd […]
Continue ReadingPlant City athletes get ‘golden’ opportunity
The time for Special Olympics action is now, and Plant City will be well-represented in this weekend’s activities. Six total teams will compete in the soccer, track and field, and volleyball events with hopes of improving upon last year’s success: five gold, four silver and three bronze medals. The athletes represent Plant City by way […]
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