By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer For Rhett Rollyson, tennis is a passion, but he also understands that its purpose is to be a fun and enjoyable game. And, it’s this mentality that has attracted several nationally ranked junior players to train at Plant City’s Ellis-Methvin Park. “A lot of times, some coaches, take it […]
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Helping out, giving back
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Steve Hardnett knows what it is like to have the odds stacked against him when it comes to playing the game he loves. He is using that experience to give back to the city where he became a star on the basketball court, along with fulfilling another of his […]
Continue Reading11-12 All-Stars advance to finals
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Plant City 11-12 All-Stars are one game away from claiming another District 4 title. The team is undefeated through three games, outscoring opponents 53-2. The 11-12s will play for the district championship at 6:30 p.m. July 12, on Field 3 at Mike E. Sansone Park.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Plant City: Softball capital of the world?
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer When you think of Plant City, a couple things generally come to mind. Strawberries, of course, usually top the list, along with the railroad and the history behind the town.
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By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Myke Oyola, 11, is solely focused on basketball. He won the Most Outstanding Player award in the middle division (NCAA) in the first session of the fifth annual Plant City High School Coed Basketball Camp June 18-21. Oyola was moved to the highest division (NBA) during the second session […]
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4,000 — The amount in dollars given to the Plant City Food Bank by O’Brien’s Pub of Plant City. About $3,500 was raised at the sixth annual O’Brien’s Charity Golf Tournament June 23, while the rest was donated by O’Brien’s.
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By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Plant City golfers hit the links for the United Food Bank and Services of Plant City during the sixth O’Brien’s Plant City Charity Golf Classic July 23, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Summer Sports Camps
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Although classes aren’t in session, students have been keeping busy this summer with various sport camps at Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Are you ready for more local coverage?
Athletics act as the “front porch” of a school or university. It’s a saying that the president of my alma mater, Georgia Southern University, Dr. Bruce Keel, always said, and something I find rings true, not only at the college level but also for high school and youth sports, as well.
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Don’t let the term, “Little League,” fool you. Big things are happening at Mike E. Sansone Community Park in Plant City. For a program that has existed for nearly 60 years, Plant City Little League has garnered its most success and notoriety in recent years. This year, two teams in particular harbor high expectations for […]
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