By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything has been running to plan so far for the Durant Cougars. But, according to head coach Mike Gottman, the biggest challenge thus far happens Friday.
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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletic trainers needed at schools
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything happens for a reason. That was the message new Strawberry Crest head football coach John Kelly sent to his team after the Chargers’ season opener against crosstown rival Plant City. But the statement wasn’t in reference to the Chargers’ 21-7 win, which will go down as one of […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 2
The Plant City Observer brings you the second 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 ReadingVolleyball: Crest opens season with win over Plant City
DOVER — DOVER — The Strawberry Crest High volleyball team kicked off the 2012 season with a win Tuesday, defeating rival Plant City 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-15). The match was a good measuring tool for both teams to see where they stand at this early juncture in the season.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Durant tee off new season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Plant City High hosted the golf teams from Durant High School Sept. 4, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. The PCHS girls’ team beat Durant 193 to 202, with Kellyanne Hurst leading the way, shooting a 38. Freshman Kendall Johnson had a nice debut for the Lady Raiders, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Strawberry Crest
It’s a new day at Strawberry Crest high school. The Chargers picked up the program’s first signature win Saturday night by beating Plant City 21-7. The Chargers defense came up big in containing a Raiders team that is dealing with the loss of 22 seniors to graduation. The Strawberry Crest offense ate up yards on […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest gets landmark win over Plant City 21-7
A scary moment at the end of the Strawberry Crest-Plant City game Saturday overshadowed what may be the biggest win in the history of the Chargers’ program. online pharmacy buy phenergan no prescription with best prices today in the USA On what would be the final play of the game, senior linebacker Andrew Zuluaga was […]
Continue ReadingDurant crushes Freedom in season opener
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Durant High School made an astounding opening statement with a 57-7 dismantling of Freedom High Sept. 1, at Freedom.
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Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Victoria Dunn
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Longtime fitness enthusiast and Plant City resident Victoria Dunn is thrilled about the new Les Mills Body Pump program at the Plant City Family YMCA. The long-running workout program made its first run at the Plant City YMCA Aug. 24, and attracted more than 100 participants over five 30-minute […]
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