Sophomore TJ Chase had two interceptions on defense and two touchdown grabs on offense all in the first half, as Plant City made a statement at home against Wharton, winning 33-0. Chase, who didn’t play defense at all last year, was all over the defensive backfield Friday for the Raiders. After his second pick put […]
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PCHS to host tailgate parties
When Ben Dawson was driving through Georgia with his family on a Friday night last fall, he had a revelation. His son, Sawyer, a junior defensive standout for the Plant City High football team, noticed smoke filling the sky from a nearby parking lot as they traveled up Interstate 75, in south Georgia. “I remember […]
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While balancing school, work and playing a college sport, Anderson University (S.C.) volleyball player Alix Hooker doesn’t get to come home to Plant City often. Hooker was a standout in volleyball and softball at Plant City High School and also was voted Homecoming queen during her time as a Raider. The libero will open her […]
Continue ReadingCheerleaders soar with program for students with special needs
The Plant City High cheerleading squad will have extra spirit when they take the sidelines Sept. 6, at the Raiders’ home opener. Plant City is one of only two schools in Hillsborough County to have The Sparkle Effect program, an organization that empowers teens nationwide to include students with disabilities in school-based cheerleading and dance […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High’s Learning Curve
The takeaway from Plant City High’s season-opening win against Steinbrenner is no surprise to head coach Wayne Ward: He has playmakers on both sides of the ball. Despite some miscues and penalties, the Raiders had a solid showing with its new up-tempo offense, racking up more than 350 yards. Although there were lulls at times, […]
Continue ReadingWeek One: Plant City at Steinbrenner
Plant City kicked off the 2013 season with a win Friday on the road, defeating Steinbrenner 25-10. The Raiders struggled with turnovers and penalties early in the first half, but scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes of the second quarter to take a 18-10 halftime lead. Quarterback Landon Galloway threw for a touchdown […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Connor Slagill
Plant City High junior Connor Slagill is making a name for himself. He returned this week, from Cary, N.C., where he participated in the National Team Identification Series showcase for a spot on the Team USA U17 team. He will find out if he made the team Sept. 13, a week before his 17th birthday. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girls golf aim for title
Three shots. That is all that stood between the Plant City High girls golf team and a spot in the 2012 state tournament. This season, with a more experienced core, the Lady Raiders are going state championship or bust. “Our goal is to win a state championship, and I feel that is very doable,” said […]
Continue ReadingPlant City welcomes new assistant coaches
With 15 seniors, there won’t be many unfamiliar faces on the field for Plant City on Friday nights this fall. However, the sideline will be a different story entirely. This fall, the Raiders welcome five new assistant coaches under Wayne Ward, who enters his fourth year as head coach. The biggest changes are with the […]
Continue ReadingIN PHOTOS: PCHS Cheer Camp
Plant City High School and PCHS head cheerleading coach Karen Snapp held the 2013 Girls Cheer Clinic July 30 and 31 in the Plant City High School gym. The camp was for girls in three age groups: 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 13. The camp taught cheerleading basics, as well as […]
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