Youth Sports

Athlete of the Week: Korbin Dunkin

December 3, 2020 By Justin Kline

Korbin Dunkin is a versatile young athlete who plays football and competes in mixed martial arts.

Athlete of the Week: Cain Cook

November 25, 2020 By Justin Kline

Cain Cook starts at right tackle for the Plant City Dolphins Midgets football team.

Quick Hits 10.29.20

October 29, 2020 By Justin Kline

Colts give away food boxes The Plant City Colts may not be playing football this season, but they’re still making their presence felt in the community. On Oct. 17 and 24, members of the Colts organization donated dozens of boxes full of food to local families in need. The Colts now plan to host monthly […]

Punt, Pass & Kick contest returns

October 28, 2020 By Justin Kline

The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department/Optimist Tri-Star Punt, Pass & Kick Skills Contest was held the morning of Oct. 24 and 48 youths age 6-15 tested their football skills at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. Eighteen kids took home trophies for finishing in their age groups’ respective top three spots. 6-7 GIRLS Kaitlyn […]

Quick Hits 10.8.20

October 8, 2020 By Justin Kline

Hillsborough boosting athletic event attendance Hillsborough County Public Schools announced Tuesday the guidelines for sporting event attendance have been eased somewhat, though social distancing and masks/face coverings are still requirements for fans. “After considerable input from our health partners at TGH and USF Health, we will begin opening our athletic competitions to a larger number […]

Youth flag football registration coming soon

September 16, 2020 By Justin Kline

Registration for the 54th season of the Plant City Parks and Recreation Department/Optimist Youth Flag Football Program is right around the corner. Starting Sept. 21, parents of children age 4-15 as of Nov. 1, 2020, can sign the kids up for the upcoming flag football season at a cost of $25 per player. Games are […]

Dynamic Sports and Learning Academy works for the kids

August 27, 2020 By Justin Kline

The nonprofit, volunteer-run group provides free athletic training for kids in the Plant City area and is currently working on offering academic and mentoring services.

Hillsborough County opens pathway for baseball, softball

August 20, 2020 By Justin Kline

The county’s Parks and Recreation department announced Wednesday a new process for teams to return to competition.

Quick Hits 8.13.20

August 13, 2020 By Justin Kline

FHSAA changes tune on Friday board meeting The FHSAA announced Monday night it will livestream Friday’s board of directors meeting, in which the future of fall sports (and possibly other 2020-21 seasons) will be decided. Before Monday, the FHSAA’s plan was to open the Gainesville meeting physically to the public (with a limit of 50 […]

City pushes back athletics restart date

July 1, 2020 By Justin Kline

The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department announced last week athletic field users will have to wait a little longer to return to play, citing the recent large jump in COVID-19 cases in Hillsborough County. “The COVID-19 situation, especially here in Hillsborough County, is not improving to a point where we can move into a […]