Plant City High School just put the “4” in “4A – District 9.” A perfectly executed corner kick with 2:59 to play helped the Lady Raiders win a thriller against East Bay, 3-2, that got increasingly physical as both teams grew desperate for a game-winner. The win secured Plant City its fourth consecutive district title. […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Isaiah Channer
After taking some time to build up team chemistry, the Strawberry Crest Chargers boys team is tied for second place in the district race. Leading the way is senior guard Isaiah Channer, who’s averaging 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and assists, and 3.6 steals per game. What’s been the key to getting past the slow start? […]
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BASKETBALL + Lady Raiders make 7A Top 10 The Plant City Lady Raiders have overtaken Strawberry Crest and also gained some statewide recognition. online pharmacy zetia no prescription pharmacy The Jan. 7 Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/SourceHoops.com rankings named Plant City (then 14-2) the 10th-best team in Class 7A, with a one-game difference between the […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sports are great, but better with right guide
Like many sports-crazed Americans, I was shocked and saddened when I read that Stuart Scott passed away. The death of the veteran SportsCenter anchor made waves all over on the morning of Jan. 4, from the breaking news desk at CNN to the tiny living room where some friends and I were hanging out. “Back […]
Continue ReadingFitness experts help Plant City keep New Year resolutions
Regardless of how crazy people are about the holiday season, there’s one thing that the diehards and casual fans can agree on: Visiting family means eating well. And eating well often means packing on the pounds. And packing on the pounds often leads to one of America’s most popular New Year’s resolutions: hitting the gym […]
Continue ReadingForecast 2015: Shrinking Rosters
The injury bug has latched on to the national sports news cycle like Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David making a tackle. Word of class-action lawsuits being filed against the NFL by its former players opened some eyes in 2013 and 2014, thanks to plenty of head-scratching, gut-wrenching details about sketchy medical practices coming to light. […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Another great year in the books
You know you’re in a good sports town when, as a journalist, you don’t mind odd hours and late nights on the job. I knew I had a good thing going when I still had no problem commuting back and forth from south Lakeland — even if it meant I’d be up as late as […]
Continue ReadingTop Five Athletes of 2014
1. ERICK DAVIS It’s tough to look at a football team that’s completely turned its luck around and pin that all on one guy. Actually, it’s probably closer to “impossible” than “tough.” In Durant’s case, their worst-to-first story wasn’t completely Erick Davis doing — but it’s clear that he may have been the most important […]
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1. TURKEY CREEK TROJANS VARSITY FOOTBALL Youth football numbers are dwindling everywhere, and it’s a trend that doesn’t appear to be going away right now. It messed up the Antioch Redskins’ program this year, and nearly did the same for Turkey Creek’s Varsity squad. But, with just 12 kids to play 11-on-11 football, this team […]
Continue ReadingHigh school soccer teams kick around tourneys
6 online pharmacy diflucan for sale no prescription pharmacy No time of the year beats playoff time, regardless of the sport. Plant City-area soccer teams are gearing up for both district tournaments at this moment, with the girls awaiting the results of their district finals and the boys looking to take the pitch as early […]
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