By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of great moments this past year in Plant City sports. Durant High School especially had a memorable year, with its softball team winning the program’s first state championship followed by a historic 11-1 campaign by the Cougars football team. The Plant City Observer was born […]
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Community coverage goes deeper than stories
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Working for a community newspaper is unique, because I really get to know the community much more closely than I would as a beat reporter for a large metro daily. This means I often have opportunities to connect with the people I write about. And, there is also a […]
Continue ReadingArea football teams tentatively scheduled for same district from 2013-14
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor All thee area high school football teams will be in the same district next fall if the tentative realignment the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), released Friday, holds up.
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer names 2012 players of the year
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of highlights this past high school football season in the Plant City area. There were notable moments, great plays and thrilling games throughout the season. The team achievements and great moments wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the talented athletes themselves. All the football […]
Continue ReadingPCHS soccer celebrates alumni
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It was an eventful night for Plant City High soccer Dec. 14, as the girls program celebrated Senior Night and the boys team held its second annual Alumni Night.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Holiday hoopla and hoop dreams
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor As other students are out enjoying winter break, players on our high school basketball ball teams will be putting themselves to the test in holiday tournaments. The Strawberry Crest boys basketball team will lead the way, when the Chargers compete two notable tournaments. First, they’ll bring their game to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Quentin Robinson
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Quentin Robinson sure knows how to make a quick impression. The Plant City High School senior was named the Defensive Player of the Game for the East team at this year’s Hillsborough County All-Star Game, held Dec. 15, at Raymond James Stadium. This was the defensive lineman’s first year […]
Continue ReadingPlant City soccer plans second Alumni Night
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor When the Plant City High School boys soccer team holds its second annual Alumni Night Friday, there will be a large contingent present from Palm Beach Atlantic University, in West Palm Beach. That’s where two recent Plant City graduates — Cameron Roberts and A.J. Black — currently play. It’s […]
Continue ReadingBig things in young packages
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor I’ve been around sports all my life. I’ve seen a lot of things in that time. In the past five or so years, I’ve especially been interested in recruiting and scouting for various sports. I’ve always been intrigued by what impressed some scouts and didn’t impress others. Today, recruiting […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shelby Jacobsen
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor With a house full of older brothers, it’s not a surprise that some football skills rubbed off on 8-year-old Shelby Jacobsen. The Plant City native has even shown up some of her brothers with her past performances in Punt, Pass and Kick competitions. Jacobsen recently placed second in the […]
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