It wasn’t something he set out to do, but Durant’s Alex Wood is breaking stereotypes. “I never really looked at it like that until someone pointed it out to me,” the Cougar offensive lineman said. “They said something about going against the jock stereotype and I thought, ‘Yeah, I guess it does.’ It actually makes […]
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Some high school seniors wait anxiously to find out if they got accepted into their dream school. Savannah Bradley had nearly every prestigious school in the country vying for her. The Strawberry Crest softball standout chose Harvard over eight schools, including five Ivy League universities. “My final decision came down to Harvard and Princeton, with […]
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Megan Still had a memorable senior year at St. Leo University. The former Plant City High softball standout was named second team Sunshine State Conference, after helping lead her team to the program’s first conference championship and a 40-14 record. Still, a pitcher, finished with a 1.90 ERA and led her team with 93 strikeouts. […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletes impressive both on and off field
One of the most interesting things about covering high school sports is getting to see great athletes play at the prep level. online pharmacy buy bactroban online no prescription After a while, you develop a keen eye and can spot the “special ones,” the ones who likely will play at the college level and perhaps […]
Continue ReadingVSI player to represent Haiti in Gold Cup
Bitielo Jean-Jacques is taking some time off with VSI Tampa Bay FC to represent his country in the Gold Cup. The CONCACAF Confederation Gold Cup runs from July 7-28 and Jean-Jacques will represent the country of Haiti in the 12th edition of the tournament. The preliminary rosters for each country are now available. online pharmacy buy […]
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Plant City High School will host the sixth annual Raider Coed Basketball Camp this summer with three separate sessions. online pharmacy order naprosyn without prescription with best prices today in the USA The camp is led by PCHS boys head coach Dale Chambers, his staff and current players. The first session of the day camp […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: VSI vs. Portland Timbers
VSI Tampa Bay FC squandered a three goal lead in the second half Saturday night to draw a 4-4 tie with the Portland Timbers Reserves (MLS) in out-of-league play at Plant City Stadium. Andriy Budnyy picked up a hat trick for VSI in the first half, scoring three of four first half goals for VSI. […]
Continue ReadingVSI looks for revenge against Portland
VSI Tampa Bay FC will be looking for redemption Saturday, as they host an out-of-league match against the Portland Timbers (MLS) reserves. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Plant City Stadium, 1900 South Park Road. buy amoxil online amoxil online no prescription The Timbers beat VSI 2-1 April 7 at JELD-WEN Field […]
Continue ReadingTYLER DANISH: PITCHING MACHINE
May has been a busy and eventful month for Tyler Danish. online pharmacy buy anafranil with best prices today in the USA June could be even better. It’s been just two weeks since he took his Durant baseball team to the Class 8A state championship in Fort Myers — and things haven’t quieted down since […]
Continue ReadingSpring football season showcases area teams
Fans got a glimpse of area football teams May 23, in the annual Spring Jamboree, at Armwood High. Plant City defeated Durant 23-0 in the first half, before Armwood shutout Strawberry Crest 34-0 in the second. Plant City took advantage of four Durant turnovers, including three fumbles. After Hassan Bailey scored on a 15-yard run, […]
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