At just 16 years old, Chelsea Baker’s baseball career has allowed her to travel the country to play the game she loves. This August, the Plant City resident will have the opportunity to play overseas in a part of the world in which women’s baseball is a common and popular commodity. Baker’s 16U all-girl All-Star […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nick Gorman
online pharmacy phenergan for sale no prescription online pharmacy buy pepcid online no prescription Plant City High rising senior Nick Gorman, 17, qualified for the World Karate Championships in 2014, after winning the national championship for the 17 Advanced Kumite (fighting) division in Cincinnati. He will head to Detroit in early August for the Junior […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Emily Longoria
Emily Longoria isn’t much of a talker, but she lets her game speak for itself. Longoria, 11, helped lead her 9-10 Plant City All-Star softball team to a district championship by beating North Lakeland 21-8 and then 6-0. She threw complete games for both, striking out 15 in 12 innings pitched. How long have you […]
Continue ReadingBEST OF THE BEST: A look back at the last 12 months
For the past 12 months, the Plant City Observer has devoted its sports section to our community’s athletes, teams and coaches. We’ve stood on the sidelines and watched amazing plays develop. We’ve met athletes who have overcome astounding odds. We’ve seen Plant City’s best use their skills to achieve amazing accomplishments. For this special anniversary […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Time flies when you’re having fun
It’s hard to believe that it has already been a full year for the Plant City Observer. buy augmentin online augmentin no prescription It seems like just yesterday that I was meeting all the coaches at local schools and scoping out the sports scene here. The great thing about this job is it allows me […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Montel McBride commits to Alabama
Less than a month ago, Plant City offensive/defensive lineman Montel McBride received an offer from the University of Alabama. online pharmacy order desyrel online with best prices today in the USA Today, McBride announced that he plans to play football for the Crimson Tide next year. The 6-4, 330-pound class of 2014 prospect made the […]
Continue ReadingMontel McBride takes national stage this week in Oregon
Plant City High 2014 offensive lineman Montel McBride has quickly built a strong reputation through the recruiting circuit in the Southeast, and has a slew of big name schools requesting his services next year. online pharmacy purchase cellcept no prescription with best prices today in the USA buy wellbutrin online buy wellbutrin online no prescription […]
Continue ReadingVSI draws tie with undefeated Richmond
VSI Tampa Bay FC held the third-place Richmond Kickers to a scoreless result Sunday evening in Plant City Stadium. Back-to-back games on the road tested the Kickers this weekend in Florida. Only 24 hours after the Kickers defeated top-seeded Orlando City 2-0 in the Citrus Bowl, they took on VSI in Plant City. VSI developed […]
Continue ReadingVSI PRO prepares to host Richmond Kickers this weekend
VSI Tampa Bay FC balanced their time this week between classes and training in preparation for the Richmond Kickers Sunday, June 30, in Plant City Stadium. In between training sessions, VSI Tampa Bay FC spent time in various Hillsborough County Schools this week for the start of their ‘Moves’ campaign. VSI Moves for Hillsborough County […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest baseball camp
Thursday was the last day of the Chargers Baseball Camp at Strawberry Crest High School. About 25 kids ranging from 13 to 17 took part in the camp, where they learned the fundamentals of the game along with some of the finer points of each position. Participants ranged from eighth graders and incoming freshmen to […]
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