The United Youth Football League’s annual national championship tournament is back at Ellis-Methvin Park this week.
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What’s on Kline’s Mind? 2020’s top fives: who makes the cut?
Though sports were cut short for many area athletes in 2020, the kids still deserve a shout-out. Which teams and athletes should make the cut for this year’s set of Plant City Observer top fives?
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Korbin Dunkin
Korbin Dunkin is a versatile young athlete who plays football and competes in mixed martial arts.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 12.3.20
Broome named OVC Freshman of the Week after debut Morehead State forward Johni Broome’s college basketball career only just started and he’s already getting recognition. Broome was named the first Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week of the 2020-21 season after a series of three solid starts in which he averaged 14 points and […]
Continue ReadingCommunity center gets basketball shooting machine
Funds raised by iImpact Plant City were used to purchase a basketball training device and 50 balls for use at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center. A small unveiling ceremony was held Saturday morning.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Cain Cook
Cain Cook starts at right tackle for the Plant City Dolphins Midgets football team.
Continue ReadingBack in black (and scarlet)
Aliyah Gregory has returned to her alma mater, Strawberry Crest High School, as the new head coach of the girls basketball team.
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Tech eliminates Durant from football playoffs
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Cougars took a 7-3 loss at home and their season came to an end Friday night.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Tyler Bokor
Tyler Bokor plays football and basketball at Durant High School.
Continue ReadingGame of the Week: Tampa Bay Tech at Durant
The Cougars, the last remaining Plant City-area team in the playoffs, will take on the Titans this Friday in an effort to get to the regional semifinal round.
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