A look back at local sports in 2022.
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Durant’s unbeaten streak comes to an end in hard-fought tournament semifinal
The Cougars fell to undefeated Tampa Catholic in the Tampa Bay Top 10 Champions League semifinal, a 2-1 final that marked an end to their 13-game win streak to open the year.
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Top Teams From 2022
Strawberry Crest/Plant City Cheer: The teams were named co-Western Conference Champions in January before both teams took home a state championship the following month, with Crest claiming the FHSAA 2A Small CoEd Division for their cheer team’s eighth consecutive state championship and Plant City claiming the FHSAA 2A Small Non-Tumbling Divison for their first cheer […]
Continue ReadingPlant City basketball easily handles Spoto in dominant victory
The Raiders moved to 4-2 on the year with their 59-37 win over the Spartans.
Continue ReadingDurant and Plant City soccer meet in local rivalry
While Durant’s girls were able to escape with a 1-0 victory to remain undefeated, Plant City’s boys won 3-1 to move to 8-2 on the year.
Continue ReadingDurant’s boys cruise past Bloomingdale, girls come up just short
Durant basketball hosted Bloomingdale on Tuesday, with the boys rolling to an easy victory and the girls falling victim to the Bulls’ late comeback.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest soccer battles Freedom
While the boys were able to scratch out a draw to remain undefeated, the Chargers’ girls handled the Patriots with ease.
Continue ReadingPlant City announces Terrence Hicks as next head coach
After joining the Raiders’ staff as defensive coordinator last season, Hicks will be Plant City’s third head coach in three seasons.
Continue ReadingDurant soccer splits games with Bloomingdale
While Durant’s boys were held scoreless in a 1-0 contest against the Bulls, the girls managed to come away with an impressive 6-2 finish.
Continue ReadingPlant City falls just short against Newsome in season opener
The Raiders battled until the game’s final seconds, but ultimately opened their season with a 54-52 loss at the hands of a strong Newsome squad.
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