By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It took Jorge Navarrete’s little brother Tebo, to convince him to compete in the local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition in late September. It’s a good thing he did, because Navarrete went on to win that competition, take first at the sectional competition Oct. 7 and eventually win […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kristen Wyckoff
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor After verbally committing to play for the University of South Florida her junior year, Plant City High School softball standout Kristen Wyckoff made it official last week when she turned in her signed letter of intent to play for the Big East school. The left-handed shortstop/second baseman was a […]
Continue ReadingThree PCHS softball players celebrate college signings
Three Plant City High softball players celebrated their recent signings to play at the next level with a signing ceremony at PCHS.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant at Plant City Preseason Classic
The Durant boys basketball team held off Plant City 57-44 in the Raider Classic preseason tournament Thursday night at Plant City High School. The tournament featured four teams including city rivals Durant and Plant City. It was the fifth year of the tournament under PCHS head coach Dale Chambers. Plant City will get a rematch […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City vs. Tampa Bay Tech
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City ended its 2012 season with a tough 28-13 loss against Tampa Bay Tech Nov. 9, at home.
Continue ReadingFour area swimmers headed to state
Several area high school swimmers are state bound after their performances at the regional meets over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Newsome
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City faced a fierce foe in Newsome Nov. 2.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City volleyball in regionals
The Plant City High School volleyball team ended its season Wednesday, falling to George Jenkins 3-0 in the regional quarterfinals. The Lady Raiders fell in straight sets to George Jenkins, 25-13, 25-11, 25-21. George Jenkins is a senior-loaded team, with five seniors and six juniors, while Plant City had no seniors and only two juniors […]
Continue ReadingLady Raiders building winning tradition
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Coming off back-to-back trips to regionals, the Plant City girls’ soccer team is building a winning tradition for a program that had not seen much success in the past.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danielle Rodriguez
Although they may not always get the attention they deserve, players that play the libero position in volleyball are vital members of a team and are looked upon to provide defensive leadership. Plant City High junior libero Danielle Rodriguez has been a key part of the success of the Lady Raiders this season. Rodriguez leads […]
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