By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City ended its 2012 season with a tough 28-13 loss against Tampa Bay Tech Nov. 9, at home.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Soccer – SCHS at Durant
The Strawberry Crest High School soccer teams made the short trip to Durant Thursday for non-district matches.
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 11.08.12: The Right Direction
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor If you look at the stat sheet now, it’s hard to believe that just four years ago, Durant senior fullback Jamarlon Hamilton didn’t know his right from his left. “We had to put ‘R’ and ‘L’ on his shoes, so he would know which direction to run,” said offensive […]
Continue ReadingGirls take court for new season
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Changes highlight the upcoming girls’ high school basketball season for area teams this year.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Winter season promises excitement
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Yes, the high school football season is coming to a close here, soon. Durant will be the only area team playing more than 10 games this season, but there is plenty to look forward to for high school sports fans out there. Let’s start with those football Cougars. Durant […]
Continue ReadingArea grapplers prep for 2012-13 season
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The high school wrestling season is right around the corner, and area wrestlers are making their final weight adjustments and prepare for the season that lies ahead.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madison Simcox
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Madison Simcox, 13, has been cheering for nine years and is one of the most experienced member of the Plant City Dolphins 13- to 15-year-old varsity competition cheer team. Simcox’s team placed third at the F.I.F.C.A. conference competition Nov. 3, at the Strawberry Festival grounds and fourth two weeks […]
Continue ReadingCrest runners successful at districts
The results are in for area high school cross country teams’ performances in their respective district meets.
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 11
The Plant City Observer brings you the eleventh installment of our new weekly podcast, the Plant City Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2012 season. Associate Editor Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an in-depth preview […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City vs. Durant soccer
Both Plant City teams picked up big wins Tuesday night over rival Durant. The Plant City boys team shutout Durant 3-0 thanks to two goals from Edgar Morales and one from Gerson Herrera. Jorge Navarrette had an assist on the night.
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