In sports, no relationship between two positions is as important as the one between a quarterback and his offensive line. Offensive linemen are the unspoken heroes of a football team. They protect a quarterback and risk their bodies every play to do so. A quarterback must respect and trust his offensive line, and a good […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chad Gassel
Marshall Middle School eighth-grader Chad Gassel started playing football three-and-one-half years ago, and he’s been in love with the game ever since. A standout player on the Antioch Redskins varsity team, Gassel, 13, hopes to make his last season with the Redskins organization a memorable one before achieving his next goal of playing in high […]
Continue ReadingDurant is ready to rebound
The Durant Cougars head into tonight’s game against Tampa Bay Tech hoping to put an end to their early-season nightmare. Durant comes into the third week of the season 0-2, scoring only six total points in its first two games against Armwood and Sickles. The last time Durant faced Tampa Bay Tech, the Cougars were […]
Continue Reading2013 Gridiron Podcast: Week 3
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the third installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. Associate Editor Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of the Week,” […]
Continue ReadingArea teams place high at East Hillsborough Invitational
The Durant boys placed second and the Plant City High girls team finished third at the East Hillsborough Invitational Tuesday at Durant High School. Durant was led by Daniel Butler, who finished first overall with a time of 17:39. Jake Brownfield placed 11th overall as Durant finished with 90 points, behind Newsome (24) and ahead […]
Continue ReadingVolleyball: Durant tops Holy Names in invitational
By Kelly Parsons | Tampa Bay Times Years past the time it was once a volleyball dynasty, Durant coach Brittany Wilson said, the Cougars again long for the respect they feel they deserve. As the Academy of the Holy Names Volleyball Invitational approached last week, Wilson told her team just how it could begin the […]
Continue ReadingFanfare: Wharton at Plant City
Despite rain and thunderstorms in the area, students and fans came out to support the Plant City High Raiders Friday in its home opener against Wharton. The Plant City Times & Observer was there to capture the school spirit.
Continue ReadingWeek Two: Wharton at Plant City
Sophomore TJ Chase had two interceptions on defense and two touchdown grabs on offense all in the first half, as Plant City made a statement at home against Wharton, winning 33-0. Chase, who didn’t play defense at all last year, was all over the defensive backfield Friday for the Raiders. After his second pick put […]
Continue ReadingWEEK TWO: SCHS vs. Spoto
Strawberry Crest gave fans an offensive show during its home opener Sept. 6, against Spoto. Despite soggy field conditions and a persistent drizzle, the Chargers racked up 20 unanswered points in the second quarter. Strawberry Crest cruised to a 28-14 victory — much to the delight of the Charger faithful.
Continue ReadingDolphins family unites for longtime president
It was one of the scariest days of his life. “I just went in for a normal colonoscopy and found out I had colon cancer,” says Buddy Bennett, 55, of that day last February. Almost immediately, Bennett started biweekly chemotherapy treatments. He requested doctors schedule the treatments early in the week. That way, he could […]
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