Several Plant City youth athletes took to North Carolina earlier in the month to chase gold at the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics.
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Featured Future: Callie Smith
After four years as a member of Plant City High School’s cheerleading squad, Callie Smith will continue to cheer as a member of the University of South Florida’s all-girl cheer team. Smith began cheering at eight years old with the Antioch Redskins in Plant City, moving on to the Plant City Dolphins for recreational cheer […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Area baseball players claim national championship victories
As a part of the Ostingers Baseball Academy, baseball players from Plant City, Durant and Strawberry Crest all played a part in the team’s two national championships this summer.
Continue ReadingPlant City man wins gold at 2022 Masters Outdoor Championships
Roger Chapman is one of the world’s top runners in his division at 60 years old, taking home his medal in the 800 meters this past weekend.
Continue ReadingFormer Durant Pitcher Jonah Scolaro signs with Chicago White Sox
After four years at Durant, Scolaro found himself at Florida State alongside former Plant City pitcher Parker Messick before signing with the White Sox as a nondrafted free agent this past week.
Continue ReadingFeatured Future: Logan Mayo
Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to
continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already begun that journey.
Strawberry Crest swim team changing lanes
In their first year under new coaches Cassie Mattison and Courtney Donhaiser, the Chargers’ swim team won their first district championship this past year.
Continue ReadingRhett Rollyson named head coach for Florida Southern tennis
After three years at USF and a lifetime around the game, Rollyson was named Florida Southern’s men’s tennis head coach last week.
Continue ReadingFormer Plant City pitcher Parker Messick drafted by Cleveland Guardians
Messick was the 54th overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, the highest draft pick in Plant City High School history.
Continue ReadingChris Welbon Karate Club wins big at National Tournament, continues success at World Championships
Students from Chris Welbon Karate Club brought home medals from the state, national and international level throughout their tournament season in 2022.
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