The Plant City Observer brings you the tenth 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 […]
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Area swimmers qualify for region meets
Several area swimmers are moving on to regionals following the high school district swimming meets.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest falls at Sickles 38-17
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor TAMPA — A day removed from receiving his first college offer, Strawberry Crest’s Karel Hamilton did just about everything possible Friday night in a losing effort at Sickles. Strawberry Crest quarterback Tristan Hyde left the game with what was diagnosed as a mild concussion just before halftime. Hyde was […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Brandon
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City pulled off an amazing fourth-quarter come-from-behind win Oct. 26, at Brandon High School.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City-Riverview volleyball districts
The Plant City volleyball team fell short of claiming the Class 7A District 8 championship Thursday night, falling to No. 1 seed Riverview 3-1. The Lady Raiders held tough and took the first set, tying the game 10 different times, including at 25-25, before reeling of two straight points for the win. After the second […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Crest v-ball finishes as runner-up at districts
The Strawberry Crest volleyball team fell 3-1 to Sickles Thursday night in the 6A District 11 tournament championship. The Lady Chargers took the first game 25-17, but Sickles rallied to take the next two games 25-17 and 25-14 before grinding out a 27-25 win in the fourth game. The win marked the third straight year […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 9
The Plant City Observer brings you the ninth 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 ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gustavo De La Garza
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Gustavo De La Garza, 13, is the goalkeeper for the Plant City FC Lancers Under 14 Boys Premier team. De La Garza’s team is coached by Richie Garcia, whose team is 0-1 on the year but coming off a successful season in the Division II of the league last […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: No panic needed for Raider Nation
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor While college and professional sports are often referenced for having “coaching carousels,” high school sports have player carousels. Although rules sometimes are bent and recruiting sometimes takes place in the high school football mecca that is the state of Florida, most schools are challenged with making the best with […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.25.12: Hidden Gem
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Karel Hamilton is one of those players who speaks with his play on field. He’s soft-spoken and reserved in a conversation, but when he lines up in pads and a helmet, he is loud and outgoing.
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