Eleven local athletes from Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools signed their letters of intent last Wednesday.
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Mikey’s Place hosts armwrestling championship tournament
Powerhouse Armwrestling Federation held its Florida State Championship series in Plant City over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPCHS boys, Crest girls win district soccer titles
After Tuesday night’s action on the soccer pitch came to a close, nobody was more relieved than the boys of Plant City High School and the girls of Strawberry Crest High School. Both teams won their respective districts’ championship games Tuesday night. These two teams are also somewhat bound by coincidence: scoring twice against the […]
Continue ReadingShooting for the Future: Helping Plant City youths pick up the game of pool
A local nonprofit offers free coaching and more for kids interested in learning to play billiards at a high level.
Continue Reading2021 Tri-Star Basketball contest results
The 48th annual Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Plant City and the Plant City Parks and Recreation Department, was held at 9 a.m. Jan. 30 and saw 34 participants compete at the new Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center. All participants are tasked with dribbling through a set of cones in […]
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Tri-Star basketball competition this weekend The 48th annual Plant City Optimist Club Tri-Star Basketball Competition is just a few weeks away, so area hoopers age 8-13 should work on their passing, dribbling and shooting now. The free competition is open to all youths, but those who play in the city’s youth rec league are encouraged […]
Continue ReadingYMCA to offer triathlon training program
No matter your skill level, the Plant City Family YMCA is starting a new 12-week program for those interested in competing in triathlons or just training like a triathlete.
Continue ReadingWilliams, Lawson win county football awards
The Guy Toph and Jimbo Kynes awards went to Plant City’s Mario Williams and Durant’s Wyatt Lawson, respectively.
Continue ReadingPC athlete wins flag football championship
Gemma Stanley joined the Youngstown, Ohio-based Sentinels for the 2021 FFWCT World Championship in Panama City Beach.
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Register for Plant City Little League spring season Sign-ups for the Spring 2021 Plant City Little League baseball and softball season are ongoing through Jan. 29. In-person sign-ups will be held at the PCLL board room, 1704 N. Park Road, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday as well as Jan. 23. You can […]
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