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FOOTBALL
+ TCYFCC Week 9 recap
Plant City Dolphins
Every Dolphins team picked up a win over the Brandon Cowboys Saturday, Oct. 10.
The Mighty Mites won, 33-12, in the day’s opener. The Pee Wees and Midgets improved to 8-0 with back-to-back 28-0 wins and, like the Mighty Mites, are the only undefeated teams remaining in their divisions The junior varsity team improved to a 6-2 record with their 30-0 win. The varsity team moved up to 7-1 with their 44-0 win.
Turkey Creek Trojans
The Trojans played the Tampa Chiefs Saturday, Oct. 10.
The Mighty Mites (4-4) started the day with a 24-0 shutout win. The Midgets (6-2) posted a 12-0 win The junior varsity team (6-2) flexed its muscles in a 33-7 win. The Pee Wees (1-7) were on the receiving end of a 12-0 shutout. The varsity team (4-4) came up on the losing end of a 33-27 shootout.
Antioch Redskins
None of the Redskins teams came away with a win over the Brandon Lions Saturday, Oct. 10.
The Mighty Mite (1-7), Pee Wee (0-8) and junior varsity (0-8) teams were all shut out by the Lions, with the first two games ending in 31-0 defeats and the JV game ending with a 48-0 defeat. The Midgets (0-8) took a 40-6 loss. The varsity team (2-6) had the best offensive game in a 39-19 loss.
Dover Patriots
The Pats also went winless in Week 9, going up against the Pinecrest Pilots.
The Mighty Mites (1-7) started things off with a very close game, but ended up taking a 7-6 loss. The Pee Wees (2-6) had the best offensive performance of the day in a 40-12 loss, and the Midget (5-3) and junior varsity (6-2) teams each took shutout losses: 12-0 for the Midgets, and 36-0 for the JV boys. In the day’s final game, the varsity team (5-3) lost, 48-8.
+ Raiders offered by Wisconsin
Things are looking up for a pair of Raiders, who have recently been offered to play for the University of Wisconsin.
Linebacker Steven Ogletree and wideout Antoine Thompson picked up offers this week, according to head coach Greg Meyer. Ogletree leads the Raiders with seven sacks, and is second with 77 total tackles (his 51 solo tackles do lead the team). Thompson leads all Raider receivers with 12 catches, 245 yards and two touchdowns. Both are currently juniors.
PREP SPORTS
+ Upcoming district tourney sites
The FHSAA district tournaments for many fall sports are set to start as early as Monday, Oct. 19.
Cross Country: Girls begin at 5:30 p.m., and boys begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, at Newsome High School, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia.
Swimming: The diving tournament starts at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon.
Swimming warmups will be held at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Bobby Hicks Pool, 4120 W. Mango Ave., Tampa. The competition will begin at 9 a.m.
Volleyball: The first match will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the championship game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Lennard High, 2342 Shell Point Road E., Ruskin.