VOLLEYBALL
+ Durant eliminated at regionals
The Lady Cougars’ impressive 2013 season has come to an abrupt end.
Playing Nov. 5, at home, Durant lost the semifinal to Steinbrenner in three sets: 25-18, 25-21 and 25-22.
The loss dusted off the cobwebs in Durant’s L column and stuck them with a still-sterling 26-1 record for the year. Steinbrenner moves to the regional finals with a 23-2 record and is set to face Orlando-Lake Nona with a trip to states on the line.
TENNIS
+ Tennis center opens registration
Those who want to learn how to play tennis aren’t too late to sign up.
The Plant City Tennis Center will offer lessons next month to people of all ages, but you willl have to sign up before then to get a spot. Registration opens Nov. 18 and runs through the final two weeks of the month.
Lessons begin in December, and cover three age groups. Children ages 4 to 7 can get six classes in three weeks for $25 per person. Classes will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Lessons for students ages 8 to 16 will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes for adults will take place from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $50 per person.
For more, email pro C. Shane Johnson, sjohnson@plantcitygov.com, or call the center at (813) 707-7485.
BASKETBALL
+ City youth hoops opens for registration
The Plant City Recreation & Parks Department has announced registration for youth basketball is open.
The PCRPD/Optimist Youth Basketball Program’s 45th season is set to begin in January, and all area youths from age 8 to 16 are eligible to play.
The program is split into six age groups: co-ed 8-9, boys and girls 10-11, boys 12-13, girls 12-14, and boys 14-16. Age is determined as of March 1, 2014.
The season begins in early January and runs through the end of February. Registration costs $35 and includes all expenses, such as a jersey and supplemental insurance. Players must bring a birth certificate.
For more, call Danny Smith at (813) 659-4200, Ext. 4313.
SOFTBALL
+ Winter leagues beginning soon
Brace yourselves: Winter softball is coming.
As the Jan. 6, 2014, season start date draws near, the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department is getting ready to open registration Nov. 11. The season runs from January 6 through early March. The cost is $310 per team, which covers the schedule, registration, and payment. Teams have until Dec. 30 to register.
For more, call Program Manager Deborah Haldane, (813) 659-4200, Ext. 4302.