Somehow, some way, the Plant City Raiders emerged from the chaotic 7A-9 district gauntlet untouched. I know that I picked the Raiders to win the district before this season began, but if you had told me that they’d come out of this district with a perfect record, I’d have called you crazy. It didn’t seem […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Markese Hargrove
Going undefeated in district play was a huge accomplishment for the Plant City Raiders, and senior running back Markese Hargrove is a big reason why the team was able to complete the sweep. Against Lennard, Hargrove ran for 228 yards and one touchdown with a monstrous 13.8 yards per carry — easily his most efficient […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 11
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 28, Lennard 20
By Savannah Kummelman | Raider Review Yet another victory for the Plant City High football team. The Raiders set the tone against the Lennard Longhorns with a touchdown right at the beginning of the game. Markese Hargrove, who ran for 226 yards, scored from the one-yard line. Kwest Fluitt came up with a big sack […]
Continue ReadingLennard at Plant City: The Ward Way
Former Plant City High head coach Wayne Ward was celebrated around town for many things, but he was perhaps best known as a leader of young men. When he resigned from the position this year, many football parents sang those praises on social media. Perhaps it’s no surprise that his nephews in the football program […]
Continue ReadingCrest swimmer draws on int’l experience for FHSAA meets
In the stretch of late October through early November, every prep swimmer in Florida is feeling nervous. Celi Guzman, for all her hard work, is no exception. Or, that’s what she’ll say. The Strawberry Crest sophomore is practicing multiple times each day for what she’s expected to do: compete for state championships in the 100-meter […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Friday Night Notes
I watched the entirety of last Friday’s East Bay-Strawberry Crest game from both the sideline and the press box, and I still can’t get a feel for what the Indians are capable of. As much as it wasn’t a great game for the Indians — given the box score, I know how strange that sounds […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Gain without pain
Our bodies are like machines. They can make great progress with the right training. However, they can also break down with improper form or overuse. Just as your car must receive maintenance to run properly, your body also requires maintenance. Taking breaks when needed, listening to your body, stretching and finding balance in your workouts […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordyn Manning
Unless one likes defense, the JV game between the Turkey Creek Trojans and Dover Patriots was the most exciting matchup of the week among all TCYFCC teams. Although Turkey Creek took a 60-53 loss, running back Jordyn Manning, 13, torched the Pats to the tune of five rushing touchdowns and one receiving score. Your coach […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.30.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. Golf + Johnson repeats, makes states For the second year in a row, Plant City High golfer Kendall Johnson is the individual champion for both district and regional play. Johnson, a senior, shot a 71 to […]
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