In the Thursday, May 28, Plant City Little League 9-10 Minors championship game, Brewington’s Towing starter Blaine Rowland pitched 3 2/3 innings in his team’s 14-4 win. Rowland, who threw a perfect game Monday, March 22, is staying in baseball shape with the Raiders and hopes to make the 9-10 All-Star team while developing his […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + Durant alums win championship The University of Tampa Spartans are, as of Saturday, May 30, riding high as the NCAA Division II National Champions. Over the weekend, the Spartans picked up a 3-1 win […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colby Brewington
Following a 20-9 win over the Busciglio Smiles team Monday, May 4, the Brewington’s Towing Minors baseball team is still undefeated in Plant City Little League play. Utility man Colby Brewington pitched a scoreless inning, picked up several big hits and RBI, and also ended his night with an inside-the-park home run. You guys are […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + Rowland pitches perfect game Throwing a perfect game is every pitcher’s dream, and a Plant City youth can now say that he’s done it. Blaine Rowland, of the Brewington’s Towing Juniors team, threw a […]
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Plant City Little League’s baseball and softball seasons kicked off nearly a month ago, but AAA Guns & Ammo outfielder Josh Cruz hit the first home run of the season in a 12-2 win on March 6 at Mike Sansone Park. Tell me about that homer. What team did you hit it against? Outlaw Aircraft. […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com, or Tweet us at @PCTOSports. BASEBALL + PCLL holding sign-ups Plant City Little League is bringing back Senior and Big League Baseball for boys age 15 to 18. Anyone who wishes to play must be registered by Saturday, March 7. Contact […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City Little League Opening Day
Play ball! On Saturday, Feb. 21, Plant City Little League celebrated its Opening Day at Mike Sansone Park. After a series of speeches, a plaque presentation and the Strawberry Queen’s traditional first pitch ceremony, local youngsters couldn’t get back on the fields they love fast enough.
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SOFTBALL + Slow start for area teams Many of the Plant City-area prep softball teams have had to deal with losing several key players to graduation, and it appears those losses are being felt early in the season. From the Feb. […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FALL SPORTS + Area schools announce tryouts As of press time, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools have released tryout information for Fall sports. The following PCHS tryouts are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 4: Volleyball (9 to 11:30 a.m., gymnasium); golf […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. WOMEN’S BASEBALL + Dawson makes U.S. trials roster Kendall Dawson is now one step closer to going to Japan this September. USA Baseball announced the former Alabama and Plant City High School catcher made the cut for the 40-woman team trials roster […]
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