2023 marked a new beginning for Plant City’s football program as Terrence Hicks, a former Wharton High School defensive back and Southeastern University football alum, took charge of the Raiders’ coaching staff. After what Hicks viewed as a successful season last year, the Raiders are ready to show every opponent what they are made of […]
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Strawberry Crest High School Chargers 2024 Football
After ending last season 4-6, Strawberry Crest’s head coach Phillip Prior is proud of how far he’s seen the team come since being hired in 2019. Prior was hired by the Chargers following former head coach Ron Hawn’s retirement that summer, and he already had experience rebuilding programs. Having coached at Poinciana and seeing what […]
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Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 08.15.24
Hunter Johnson Photo courtesy of Mindi Johnson Hunter Johnson, a 13-year-old 8th grader at Turkey Creek Middle School, plays baseball for the Florida Burn-Lions. What position do you play in baseball? My primary position is catcher, but I’m a utility player and play wherever the coaches need me. Do you have a favorite all-time sports memory? […]
Continue ReadingYouth football League Registration Open For 2024 Season
For younger athletes who still want to participate in football but not at the high school level, the City of Plant City is proud to offer a youth flag football program for the 2024 season. Although schedules have not been announced yet due to registration still being open, it has been determined that the season […]
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Mason Green Mason Green is a 14-year-old who attends Chris Welbon’s Karate Club. Mason will be starting at Durant High School next week. He just finished competing in Greensboro North Carolina, bringing home three gold medals. How did you get into Karate? I started karate as an after-school program. I was picked up at school […]
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Sienna Parsons Sienna Parsons is a 17-year-old senior at Strawberry Crest where she plays on the girl’s soccer team as well as being on the club team, the West Florida Flames. When did you first start playing soccer? I started playing soccer recreationally in fourth grade after leaving competitive gymnastics. Who has been the most […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 07.25.24
Athlete of the Week 07.25.24
Continue ReadingLIVE, PRO BOXING GAINING POPULARITY IN PLANT CITY
ProBox fights are held twice a month.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 7.18.24
Harper Farley Photo by Joy May This week’s athlete of the week is Harper Farley. She is 11 years old and will be in 6th grade at Tomlin Middle School. She was on the team Angelina’s Deli before being named an All-Star in softball for Plant City Little League. How long have you been playing softball? […]
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