Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + Beloved PCD president Bennett dies Buddy Bennett, president of the Plant City Dolphins football and cheerleading organization, died Tuesday morning, team sources confirmed. Bennett, who worked tirelessly with the Dolphins for 21 years, was diagnosed with colon cancer in […]
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PCHS senior turns outdoor sports passion into project
Most fishermen have at least a few tall tales up their sleeves. But Plant City High School junior Chase Lott catches all of his outdoor adventures on video. He found his calling last summer at Captiva Island just north of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. But he didn’t get the idea to start […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High wrestling honors seniors, beats Hawks
Plant City had only one home meet in the 2015 season, and the Raiders made it count. The wrestling team sent off its seniors with a 42-22 win in seven matches over the Armwood Hawks Wednesday, Jan. 28. The team’s five seniors, Kaleb Daugherty, Roberto Jaramillo, Jesse Jaramillo, Chris Ratcliff and Brett Estrada, were honored […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Eric Ugarte
Plant City’s boys soccer team is coming off of an appearance in the FHSAA regional tournament, ending with a 5-3 loss at Palmetto Thursday, Jan. 29. Head coach Chris Black has been pleased with the team’s effort this season, especially praising the efforts of freshman Eric “Peanut” Ugarte. So, everyone calls you “Peanut.” How did […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kylee Burroughs
The Jan. 16 4A-9 girls soccer championship game was a classic. The Plant City Lady Raiders played well en route to their fourth consecutive championship, which they won when junior Kylee Burroughs capitalized on a perfectly placed corner kick. That was a big win for you guys, and you had the game-winning goal at the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girls capture fourth district title
Plant City High School just put the “4” in “4A – District 9.” A perfectly executed corner kick with 2:59 to play helped the Lady Raiders win a thriller against East Bay, 3-2, that got increasingly physical as both teams grew desperate for a game-winner. The win secured Plant City its fourth consecutive district title. […]
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BASKETBALL + Lady Raiders make 7A Top 10 The Plant City Lady Raiders have overtaken Strawberry Crest and also gained some statewide recognition. The Jan. 7 Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/SourceHoops.com rankings named Plant City (then 14-2) the 10th-best team in Class 7A, with a one-game difference between the Lady Raiders and top-ranked Nova (then […]
Continue ReadingP.C. Lady Raiders celebrate seniors at home
The Plant City Lady Raiders came to play on Monday, Dec. 15, beating Middleton, 15-0, in one half of play. It was also Senior Night for the girls, who were honored after the game with coach Caleb Roberts and their parents.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaylynn Wilkerson
The Plant City Lady Raiders basketball team are having their best season in about as long as anyone can remember, and this great start has been credited to both stout defense and unselfishness. Junior guard Kaylynn Wilkerson has been facilitating the offense, and played big roles in the team’s past few wins — including 22 […]
Continue ReadingPCHS senior excels at sports while dealing with arthritis
What comes to mind with the word, “arthritis?” For most people, it’s probably the sight of fully grown adults rubbing their joints and swallowing some ibuprofen pills. It’s most common among older people, but that doesn’t mean that kids are safe. Just ask Plant City High student Samantha Black. For her, dealing with juvenile arthritis […]
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