Patrick Alfonso isn’t your typical high school athlete. The Strawberry Crest freshman takes classes at the Dover school and plays tennis for the Chargers in the spring. But during the fall and summer, he is a Durant Cougar. “When I’m out selling T-shirts, I’ll hear things like, ‘You go to Strawberry Crest. Why are you […]
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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Single elimination unfair to athletes
We’ve all heard the expression “on any given day,” when referring to a team’s chances of winning. In no two sports is this more true than in baseball and softball. From Little League to the pros, every team — no matter their record or talent level — has a solid chance of winning as soon […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Paige Davis
Paige Davis isn’t content with just one role as a softball player. The Durant senior led the Lady Cougars with a 1.46 ERA this season in 153 innings pitched and had 106 strikeouts. Davis also performed well at the plate, batting .390 with 14 RBI. She is committed to South Florida State College, where she […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant spring practice begins full pads
The Durant High football team was in full pads for the first time this spring Monday, as they rans team and position drills. The Cougars are coming off an undefeated 2012 regular season, before falling to Newsome in the region semifinals with an overall record of 11-1. Quarterback Trey VanDeGrift will return for his senior […]
Continue ReadingPCHS players clean up at VTO Combine
Plant City High football players had a strong showing over the weekend as PCHS hosted the VTO Sports Prep 100 Tampa Combine. Jyquis Thomas was named MVP for defensive backs, John Broome was MVP for defensive linemen, Landon Galloway was MVP for tight ends and Quincy Robinson was MVP for offensive lineman. Hassan Bailey was […]
Continue ReadingVSI comes back from early deficit, beats Antigua 3-1
VSI Tampa Bay FC overcame an early deficit Friday to defeat Antigua 3-1 at Plant City Stadium. Antigua’s Tamorley Thomas scored the first goal of the game just seven minutes into the match, but Tampa Bay FC would come on late to score three goals in the final 38 minutes. Tony Donatelli scored the first […]
Continue ReadingCity to host 16th annual soccer skills competition
Otis M. Andrews Sports complex will host the 16th annual Optimist Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition Saturday. The free event is for ages 6-14 and no pre-registration is needed. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in various soccer skills, including dribbling, passing and shooting. The event, co-sponsored by the City of Plant City Recreation […]
Continue ReadingBASEBALL: Plant City-Jenkins to continue Saturday
The Plant City baseball team appeared to be headed to the 7A Region 2 semifinals, but not so fast. The region quarterfinal game Thursday night between Plant City and George Jenkins was suspended in the bottom of the seventh due to rain. Jenkins had scored in the inning to tie the game at 2-2, but […]
Continue ReadingVSI prepares to host Antigua
VSI Tampa Bay FC will return home to Plant City Stadium Friday as it welcomes Antigua at 8 p.m. Tuesday night’s road game against Orlando City was postponed due to inclement weather. Friday will be the first meeting between VSI and Antigua. Antigua enters the game with a 0-3-0 record. Antigua faces a tough season […]
Continue ReadingDanish, Durant shuts down Riverview in region quarterfinals
It was a situation Durant pitcher Tyler Danish doesn’t find himself in often – on the mound with runners in scoring position. On Thursday, in the 8A Region 2 quarterfinals against Riverview (Sarasota), Danish faced a batter with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, with his 0.00 ERA on the line. Then, a switch […]
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