The first Friday of the regular season was a good one, as long as you like Durant. And, in my case, as long as you chose to go to Durant for Game of the Week action. Hillsborough High came in with a top-5 ranking, according to our Tampa Bay Times partners, and all the hype […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Derek McBride
The Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mite team beat Turkey Creek, 31-6, August 25, and much of that came from Derek McBride’s three quarters at running back. McBride gained nearly 270 yards and scored all of the Dolphins’ touchdowns, helping them get to a 3-0 record. How long have you been playing football? Three years. You […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 09.04.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. REC & PARKS + Tourney taking registrations The 21st annual Plant City Optimist Club/Recreation & Parks Department Golf Classic is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, and the time to register is right now. This year’s tournament […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: How to train smarter
One of the biggest fitness myths is that you need to work out for hours a day to make progress. But you can get the most out of your time in the wellness center by training smarter. In just 30 minutes, you can get a great workout in if you use your time wisely. For […]
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 2
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the first 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. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Durant 16, Hillsborough 7
Another year, another early-season upset win at Durant. The Cougars kicked off the 2015 regular season with a statement win over the fourth-ranked Hillsborough Terriers, a 16-7 grinder that was sealed with less than 30 seconds left to play. Durant fans can also celebrate the fact that their team was the only Plant City-area team […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the 2015 Football Preview
Finally, football has come back to Plant City! If you’re reading this, I’m sure you’re just as excited for the 2015 high school season as I am. After what felt (to me) like the longest summer ever, it’s good to be back in the routine dictated by prep sports and spending every Friday night on […]
Continue ReadingMeet the Artist
In 1985 a Commodore 64 computer and a Koala Pad drawing tablet planted a seed in then 7-year-old Jesse Starr’s mind. Since that time he’s been on the pulse of technological advancements, teaching himself everything from Photoshop to building computer generated 3-D models of his designs for printing. By spending his life with the latest […]
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Credit: Jesse Starr
Continue ReadingDurant Cougars 2015
No playoff team in the district finished with a winning record in 2014. But, even though Brandon posted a 7-3 overall record, none of the 7A-8 teams experienced the highs Durant did. The Cougars started 2014 about as well as most teams could hope for. After keeping things interesting with Armwood in the season opener […]
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