Durant High’s baseball team has been on a tear lately, winning six of its last seven games (as of press time). Among those wins was a big 13-2 statement win at Strawberry Crest Friday, Feb. 27, and sophomore Jonah Scolaro led the way by going 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and two stolen […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. online pharmacy order champix online with best prices today in the USA BASEBALL online pharmacy kamagra-gold no prescription + PCLL holding sign-ups Plant City Little League is bringing back Senior and Big League Baseball for boys […]
Continue ReadingArea girls gear up for flag football
Who’s ready for some football? Right now, Plant City-area high schools are getting ready. It won’t be long before the fields are prepped, the lights come on and the girls walk out, ready to sling that pigskin and put some points on the board. The outlook for all three teams is good — in fact, […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Isaiah Wilson
Local soccer club FC Plant City just wrapped up its season, and forward Isaiah Wilson has been on a tear. After putting on a solid performance in the Presidents’ Day Cup, Wilson has been tabbed to join the FC Tampa Rangers club team just in time for its appearance in the upcoming IBERCup Tournament at […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Breakthrough should end ‘flag football’ comparisons
Whenever the NFL or NCAA adopts a new rule for the sake of player safety, the most common complaint I hear is, “They’re turning the game into flag football.” That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement of flag football, which is still fun to play. In fact, I’d ask anyone who makes that comparison to actually […]
Continue ReadingNew PCHS softball coach in for long haul
The Plant City High softball team has gotten used to change over the last four years. In fact, this year’s crop of seniors will graduate without having played for the same coach for more than one season. online pharmacy https://ductdoctordmv.com/wp-content/uploads/uag-plugin/assets/fonts/phenergan.html with best prices today in the USA For the underclassmen, new hire Ashley Bullion wants […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Little League Opening Day
Play ball! On Saturday, Feb. 21, Plant City Little League celebrated its Opening Day at Mike Sansone Park. After a series of speeches, a plaque presentation and the Strawberry Queen’s traditional first pitch ceremony, local youngsters couldn’t get back on the fields they love fast enough.
Continue ReadingP.C. football player wins Bill Minahan Award
Bill Minahan’s influence did not end when his life did. The spirit of the legendary Hillsborough County football coach, who died a little more than a year ago, was palpable at the Columbia Restaurant last month. Five county football players, all with inspiring qualifications, were honored as finalists for the inaugural Bill Minahan Award. Plant […]
Continue ReadingLacrosse: Durant boys start season strong
Durant lacrosse may be the only high school program of its kind in the area, but these boys and girls know how to put on a show that all fans can enjoy. In the Friday, Feb. 13 home opener, the boys gave a huge, all-around scoring effort to pick up a 20-0 win over Tampa […]
Continue ReadingCrest swimmers float the grade
Being a high school athlete isn’t easy — even for the elite. With the responsibility to keep good grades in addition to performing well for the team, these kids face a lot of pressure throughout the school year. So when a group of kids can balance it all, they get rewarded. Just ask the Strawberry […]
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