LITHIA — All three area schools took part in the East Hillsborough Invitational Saturday morning at Newsome High School. The girls varsity ran first, followed by the boys varsity and then a combined junior varsity heat. This was the first large meet of the year for area schools, including Plant City, as they usher in […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Gaither at Plant City
Plant City came away with a big 23-21 win over visiting Gaither Friday. The Raiders improved to 2-1 this season and will carry the momentum into next week’s home game against Riverview.
Continue ReadingPlant City upsets Gaither 23-21
By Matt Mauney | Sports Editor PLANT CITY — Dontavious Johnson had 116 receiving yards and a touchdown and freshman Tavares Chase scored the game winner as Plant City stunned Gaither 23-21 Friday at Raider Stadium. Down 21-17, the Plant City defense put together a stop to give the offense one last chance with 4:23 […]
Continue ReadingDurant playing like well-oiled machine
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer It’s still early in the high school football season, but a few things are beginning to come into focus. Durant is coming off a state playoff appearance and a 7A District 8 title, and the Cougars — at least so far — look to be on pace to match […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.13.12: Following the Footsteps
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer At 5-foot-5, Ervin Micheal can get lost among his teammates in a room. On the field, the same thing is true when it comes to opposing teams, but that’s something he uses to his advantage.
Continue ReadingRaider swimmer shows drive in pool, on road
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Two days each week, while most high school students are relishing the last few hours and minutes of sleep before school, Bailey Bowden is up and on her way to Valrico to train. “I wake up around 4 a.m. to come over here,” Bowden said about morning training on […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Macie Jones
Macie Jones is a senior setter with the Durant High School volleyball team. Jones is just one of two seniors on the Lady Cougars and a captain. Through just two games this season, Jones has 70 assists and serves as a leader for a young Durant team looking to reclaim past success, including three state […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 3
The Plant City Observer brings you the third 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. Sports Writer Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which will feature a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an in-depth […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Swimming – Strawberry Crest vs. Bloomingdale
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Strawberry Crest swim team took on Bloomingdale Sept. 10 at the Plant City Y.M.C.A. The SCHS girls’ team fell to Bloomingdale 139-63 while the boys’ team lost 124-78. Middleton only competed in the boys division, finishing with just seven points. Angelina Gallastegui took home first for the Lady […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Alonso at Durant
Durant used a big second half and a bend but don’t break defense to come away with a 29-0 shutout win over Alonso Friday in the home opener for the Cougars. The Durant offense rushed for 231 yards on the night, thanks in large part to running backs Jamarlon Hamilton and Chris Atkins. Hamilton rushed […]
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