Ever since Pam Bowden helped start the Battle for the Redman Cup rivalry nine school years ago, the Plant City-Durant football game has become one of the biggest draws in town. While the game was always special to Pam Bowden and her family, the Durant principal has another reason to look forward to this year’s […]
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Area volleyball teams set for district tourney
Plant City-area volleyball teams have proved they are aces. As the 2015 season winds to a close, local squads are holding down first, second and fourth places in the standings out of the Class 7A-District 9 teams. With the FHSAA district tournament set to start Wednesday, Oct. 21, that’s a good sign that at least […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Friday Night Notes 10.16.15
And now, for something positive about Strawberry Crest football. It’s been a while since I was able to tell you how good the Chargers looked in a game, whether they won or lost, but the drought is ending. The team played a good game against Durant last week. Sure, the 27-14 final score suggests that […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.16.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. FOOTBALL + TCYFCC Week 9 recap Plant City Dolphins Every Dolphins team picked up a win over the Brandon Cowboys Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mighty Mites won, 33-12, in the day’s opener. The Pee Wees and […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Ten ways to stay motivated
It’s hard to find motivation. Climbing out of bed hours before work starts sounds dreadful, and the couch looks so cozy after you get home from a long day. But it’s willpower and determination that will keep you going back to the gym day after day. Being consistent with your workout regimen is extremely important […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: KIARA HERNANDEZ
Taekwondo green belt Kiara Hernandez competed in the International Martial Arts Festival from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. She took home three gold medals. Hernandez has also competed in Sarasota and Austin, Texas this year, earning five gold and two silver medals between the three events. […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 8
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 ReadingPHOTOS: Durant 27, Strawberry Crest 14
Strawberry Crest came to play on Homecoming eve, and the Chargers showed that they’re becoming a different team now. Their only problem? Durant was better that night, picking up a 27-14 win in Dover. The Cougars have had a habit of winning games in which they score on their opening drive, and Friday night was […]
Continue ReadingDurant at Strawberry Crest: Hometown rivalry
In the grand scheme of things, the Durant-Strawberry Crest football rivalry isn’t the most celebrated in the area. Both schools are fairly new and have little history against each other. But that doesn’t give local fans the right to sleep on this week’s matchup. After last week’s action, it’s fair to say that this year’s […]
Continue ReadingDolphins team makes waves
Things couldn’t be going better for the Plant City Dolphins Pee Wees. As the only undefeated team in the division the Pee Wees has seven wins, no losses, an offense averaging nearly 40 points per game and a defense allowing just under five per game. Ask head coach Chad Morrow about it, and he’ll say […]
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