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A reloaded Wiregrass Ranch opens season with dominating win
WESLEY CHAPEL — The new kids are all right. After registering their first winning record in four years last season and adding a playoff win to boot, the Bulls saw the brunt of their high-scoring, record-setting attack pick up their diplomas and leave the campus. But a stellar influx of transfers appears to have not only kept the squad level, but may have created a net improvement.
Durant Rolls Over East Bay
The Kickoff Classic pitted the Cougars and Indians in preseason play. Friday night lights are back! August 16 was the first of many high school football games set to be featured for the next few months, so stay tuned to the Plant City Observer. It started with a preseason game, the Kickoff Classic, where the Durant Cougars hosted the East Bay Indians. The preseason allows both teams the chance to work out some kinks and try out new things before the regular season.
George Jenkins' Trevon Evans back on football field after ineligibility
Trevon Evans stiffed armed three would-be tacklers before he kicked it into high gear en route to a 54-yard touchdown in the first drive against Sefner Christian Academy. The George Jenkins running back then busted it outside for a 48-yard touchdown versus Lake Placid. The kickoff classic was jamboree-style Friday at George Jenkins, which was used by the players and coaching staff to gear up for the 2024 regular season: George Jenkins starts its season Friday, 7:30...
Jason Vizzari’s Summer Camp
Jason Vizzari is a senior at Sunlake High School. He has expressed throughout that Sunlake has been a good school and there have been some moments he’s enjoyed and not enjoyed. When asked about his senior year he said, “I feel like this year overall is going to prepare me for success in college truly and every class I take I feel like I prepare more and more for when I finally start my college journey next year.” As he begins his senior year he wants to reflect on the best stuff that happened over the summertime. During the summer he went to a bible camp called Camp Idlewild. When asked how was the experience he said, “They limited many freedoms this year for example you used to be able to freely roam the small campus, but this year we needed to stay in the line of sight of the counselors.” His favorite part about his time at the camp was, “The talent show, which was a two-minute skit or cheer, and all of our team came together to mock the creation of the new rules of camp with a ChatGPT script imitating the creation of the US Constitution.”
University of Tampa Spartans Celebrated by Hillsborough County for Ninth NCAA Division II Baseball Title
At a recent Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' meeting, the University of Tampa's baseball team and their indefatigable coach were the toast of the town as they received commendations for their triumph in the 2024 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship. According to a recap posted on Hillsborough County's official website, the Spartans have clinched their ninth national title, leveling with Florida Southern for most in Division II history.
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