You may have heard about HB 7137 before you picked up today’s paper. You certainly have if you work in high school athletics, or if you’re involved with them in another way. HB 7137 would have overhauled the FHSAA by neutering the organization. Student athletes would have been able to choose what school to attend […]
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Sidelines 5.8.15
Do you have a good Sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. FLAG FOOTBALL + Lady Raiders end unbeaten streak The Plant City Lady Raiders flag football team, finished the regular season undefeated and gave up just six points. In the playoffs, the team gave up six more […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colby Brewington
Following a 20-9 win over the Busciglio Smiles team Monday, May 4, the Brewington’s Towing Minors baseball team is still undefeated in Plant City Little League play. Utility man Colby Brewington pitched a scoreless inning, picked up several big hits and RBI, and also ended his night with an inside-the-park home run. You guys are […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition
Over 100 young Plant City footballers took the pitch at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex in Saturday’s Tri-Star Youth Soccer Skills Competition. Passing, shooting and dribbling skills were all put to the test throughout the morning, and Little Miss Plant City Raylynn Thompson and her court – who also competed in the event – […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Florida Firefighter Games Soccer
The annual Florida Firefighter Games spread events all over the state, and Plant City hosted the soccer competition over the weekend. Twelve teams from all over the state, including the St. Petersburg and Tampa fire departments, competed for gold in the 7 v. 7 tournament at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex.
Continue ReadingPCHS hires Teeden for turnaround
With East Bay High, Billy Teeden’s biggest issue was making the drive from Plant City to Gibsonton. The 60-mile round trip was worth it, given the success he saw while leading the Indians basketball program from nothing to something. But he always wanted to be a greater part of the community. Now he has been […]
Continue ReadingPCHS flag football finishes near-perfect regular season
The Plant City Lady Raiders flag football team knew exactly what it was in for late in its April 20 game at Riverview. With a commanding 40-0 lead in the fourth quarter, the clock winding down and the Riverview girls looking all but defeated, their perfect season was pretty much in the bag. So the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ty’China Bush
There’s only one member of the Plant City High track and field team moving on to Saturday’s FHSAA State Championships at the University of North Florida. Ty’China Bush, a senior, won both the discus and shot put events at the April 22 FHSAA Regionals competition and is looking to perform well both at states and […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Notes from the district baseball tournament
Before I get started here, I think a few shout-outs are in order: I’ve gotten a copy of the Western Conference All-County team selections and you’ll all be pleased to know that our three schools are represented. From Plant City, congrats to Federal Division first-team designated hitter and utilityman Connor Slagill, and to pitcher Billy […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 5.1.15
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + P.C. athlete to carry torch In the last leg of the Special Olympics World Games Law Enforcement Torch Run, the athlete carrying the Flame of Hope will be none other than William Corsi. […]
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