GOLF + Start Smart Golf taking reservations Now that the weather’s improving, it’s almost time for great golfing conditions. And, when that consistently nice weather rolls around, parents will have the chance to teach their kids how to play. Start Smart Golf, an introductory program for kids ages 5 to 7, is coming May 1 to […]
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VTO Combine showcases area’s top pigskin prospects
Sun ‘n Fun wasn’t the only air show April 5. Anyone who attended the VTO Football Combine at Plant City High School got to see for themselves, as some of the hundreds of participants could be seen diving through the air to make a catch. Dozens of fans lined the bleachers to watch the drills, […]
Continue ReadingPTI Maniacs to represent Team USA in the Bahamas
The weather over these past few days has been excellent. Sunny, low 80s, light wind — where could there possibly be better baseball weather than this? One answer, as members of the PTI Maniacs baseball team could find out this summer, is in the Bahamas. And they have the opportunity to find out, because they […]
Continue ReadingVTO combine returns to Plant City
It’s no secret that Plant City High School’s football recruits made a big splash last year. They even did enough for the school to be able to host a VTO Sports combine, which is no small feat. And last year’s combine was such a success that, even without names such as Montel McBride and Sedrick […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINES MIND? Big games on the small screen
All eyes are going to be on Plant City on Friday night, when Durant and Plant City renew their rivalry on the diamond. And on TV. It’s always fun for the kids to go to those games and do everything they can to get on TV, and it reminds me of something: My high school […]
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RACING + Aidan Keel races in Europe Fresh off of an 11th-overall finish at last weekend’s Florida Winter Tour, Aidan Keel is taking his talents overseas. Genk, Belgium, to be exact. He’s slated to compete in the Rotax Euro Challenge this weekend, going up against a field of 71 other young drivers. Keel recently moved up […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Noelle Dietrich
Strawberry Crest’s softball team is no pushover. Beating them isn’t easy. Shutting them out, then, takes a great effort, and that’s exactly what Plant City High’s Noelle Dietrich brought to the table March 27. Although she gave up seven hits, Dietrich kept her cool throughout seven innings of work and, along with some defensive help, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mr. Charger 2014
Eight of Strawberry Crest High School’s most muscular young men entered the auditorium Friday night with one goal: to be the first to make history. At 8:30 p.m., Alejandro Lopez made it happen. Lopez is now the first “Mr. Charger” in school history, coming out on top in a close battle between fellow top-four finishers […]
Continue ReadingShervington serving for six
Thomas Shervington is one busy kid. But, that’s to be expected of any nine-sport athlete. Tennis, bowling, bocce, softball, soccer, flag football, basketball, golf and baseball take up quite a bit of his time and, although he’s a little shy about the subject, Shervington, 16, doesn’t need to say much about his talents. His play, […]
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BASEBALL + Raiders’ Boyd pitches no-hitter Of all this week’s individual performances, one stands out in particular: Plant City sophomore Ryan Boyd pitched his second no-hitter of the season March 20, setting the Raiders up for a 7-0 win over East Bay. Although he gave up three walks on the day, Boyd struck out 14 batters […]
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