Following the completion of their regular season championships, Plant City Little League has released nearly all of the rosters for this summer’s All Star teams — both for PCLL baseball and softball. With the rosters finalized, teams will prepare for a potential journey to the Little League World Series as they open district tournaments in […]
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Featured Future: Tanner Rollyson
Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already begun that journey.
Continue ReadingMitch Harley named next head coach for Durant basketball
After three years as the junior varsity head coach for Arnold High School in Panama City Beach, Harley is set to take over the Cougars’ program.
Continue ReadingPlant City Track & Field takes on state meet
The Raiders made their way to Jacksonville for the FHSAA Class 4A Track & Field State Championships this past weekend.
Continue ReadingPlant City and Durant face off in spring football matchup
With a late touchdown, the Raiders came away with a 7-0 victory in the shortened scrimmage game.
Continue ReadingDurant beats Alonso in thrilling playoff matchup
In a game that took 10 innings to find a winner, the Cougars were ultimately able to claim the regional quarterfinal victory over the Ravens.
Continue ReadingPlant City Track & Field sending several athletes to state meet
Both of the Raiders 4×100 relay teams, along with sprinter Trae’Veon Smith, qualified following the regional meet.
Continue ReadingDurant wins District Championship
The Cougars claimed their second consecutive district title behind a stellar pitching performance and a huge home run late in the game.
Continue ReadingDurant outlasts Strawberry Crest in district semifinal
Two weeks after the two teams battled it out in a nine-inning affair, it was another pitching duel as the Cougars escaped with a 1-0 victory.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest rolls over Newsome in regular season finale
The Chargers rattled off eight wins over their final nine games to finish the regular season at 16-7.
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