By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer At the younger age groups, most players prefer the quarterback or running back positions to the less glamorous — but no less important — line positions. However, that isn’t the case for 6-year-old Luther Scarlett, a center and defensive end for the Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mite team.
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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Wrestling match satisfies childhood dream
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer There was a time when I was obsessed with professional wrestling. Growing up, most of my friends (well, guy friends) were into it. I started watching and got hooked. Every flashy entrance. Every finishing move. Every championship title match. I just couldn’t get enough of it.
Continue Reading2012 Volleyball Preview: Youth a theme for local teams
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and area teams are gearing up to build on last year’s success. One school, Plant City High, will usher in a new era with new head coach Jessie Thorton.
Continue ReadingLEAVE IT TO BEEVOR
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Many athletes play multiple sports growing up. Growing up in Luton, England, just north of London, new Plant City High School cross country coach Luke Beevor was no different.
Continue ReadingPlant City Celtics end season perfectly
The Plant City YMCA 8- and 9-year-old basketball team, the Celtics, finished the season undefeated Aug. 17.
Continue ReadingTOPSoccer still open for fall season
The Brandon TOPSoccer Program, which gives children with special needs an opportunity to learn and play soccer, is accepting registration until Sept. 8.
Continue ReadingFlag football registration open
Registration is under way for the 46th season of the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Flag Football Program.
Continue ReadingRegistration ongoing for adult softball league
Registration for the fall season of the Plant City Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball League will continue through Aug. 31.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: FCW wrestling at Plant City Armory
The next crop of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstars were in action over the weekend, as the stars of Florida Championship Wrestling brought their NXT Tour to the Plant City Armory Aug. 18. The event consisted of eight matches, including two tag team matches, a Divas match and a triple threat main event including the […]
Continue ReadingTOPSoccer focuses on fun
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Darius Way is just a normal teenager. The 17-year-old Plant City resident does well in school and has a close group of friends. And through the Brandon TOPSoccer program, Darius, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, has enjoyed weekly soccer games for 11 years.
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