Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + Teams bring home hardware At the Nov. 14 and 15 Special Olympics State Games, four Plant City teams came, saw and conquered. Two bowling teams — the Hotshots and the Fresh Princes of Plant City — took home […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: D’Edrick Green
It’s fourth and goal with 10 seconds left in the biggest game of the season, and you’re quarterbacking the offense. What do you do? If you’re Turkey Creek Trojans quarterback D’Edrick Green, you just run it up the gut for the touchdown. The Trojans rode this successful drive to a TCYFCC Superbowl championship, and it […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dekari Green
In its first year, Faith Christian Academy’s soccer team has helped 17 fourth- and fifth-graders learn soccer for what is, in some cases, their very first time. Among these first-time soccer players is goalkeeper Dekari Green, whom coach Beni Jombai praises for his attention to detail, quick reflexes and, most of all, his quiet dedication […]
Continue ReadingFive P.C.-area Little League teams Superbowl-bound
Pound for pound, this is looking like one of the best Superbowl years for Plant City-area youth football. Five teams will represent the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World in the Tri-County Youth Football and Cheerleading Conference’s annual championship tournament, the Superbowl. If it sounds like a big deal, that’s because it is one. Four […]
Continue ReadingArea high schools wrap up 2014 football season
Although there’s still some football left to be played in the Plant City area, Friday night lights will no longer illuminate the high school game. Durant and Plant City gave their best efforts in last Friday night’s playoff games, but it wasn’t enough to keep up the momentum to the 2014 district picture. Disappointment ran […]
Continue ReadingPLAYOFFS: Tampa Bay Tech at Durant
Durant started off slowly in its playoff game against Tampa Bay Tech Friday, Nov. 14, and at halftime, the score was Durant 3, Tampa Bay Tech 21. The Cougars pulled it together in the third quarter, bringing their score to 25 against the Titans’ 28, and fans were hoping for a full comeback. But, Tampa Bay […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: D.J. Howard
The Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mites team is Superbowl-bound, thanks to the great efforts of its players throughout the playoffs. One standout has been 6-year-old running back D.J. Howard, who scored four touchdowns in the first-round game — just a little above his season average of three per game. What was that game like, for […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? What is good trash talk?
Normally, I’d jump right into Friday Night Notes mode here and talk about last week’s football game. I’m taking a break from that this week for a couple of reasons, one being that last Friday’s game at Strawberry Crest was, well… Probably one that the home fans would like to forget. The other reason I’m […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.14.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + Local athletes set for state games Special Olympics Hillsborough County has announced that it’s sending four teams in bowling and softball to this weekend’s State Games. Two bowling teams are bringing six members: David Niver and Jimmy Penton, […]
Continue ReadingHigh schools gear up for basketball season
For Plant City-area basketball fans, this month is about to get a lot better: The high school season is about to begin, with most teams opening up Monday, Nov. 17. Before things really get going, fans should get to know their teams a little better. Who’s going to make an impact for their squad this […]
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