In one of the lowest-scoring championship games in program history, the Panthers defeated the Pistons 11-9 for the Cadet League title in Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball. ...more

March 4, 2009

Through the first week of play in Plant City Recreation Department/Optimist Youth Basketball, the Nuggets of the Premiere Boys League became the first team to hit the three-win mark. ...more

January 21, 2009

The 40th season of the Plant City Recreation & Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball Program began last week. This year, 44 teams will hit the courts with a total of 200 games to be played over a two-month schedule. ...more

January 14, 2009

In basketball, much of the scoring emphasis is focused on the 2- and 3-point field goals. Often overlooked is the free throw, worth only one point. ...more

August 24, 2008

The 2008 West Pasco Prowler football season gets underway Aug. 1. Registration for football and cheerleading, ages 5-15, continue Saturday, July 19 at Rhino Linings, 6615 Graphic Dr., Port Richey from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call 727-862-9099 or 727-919-4130. ...more

July 19, 2008

The Grizzlies put their perfect mark on the line this morning as the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball playoffs get rolling. The Grizzlies were the only undefeated team through regular season play in the Cadet League (8- and 9-year-olds) age group. ...more

February 16, 2008

The Junior Boys League Raptors became the first team to reach five victories in Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist youth basketball league, beating the Lakers 38-28 Jan. 28. ...more

February 6, 2008

Correlle Prime scored 28 points last week as his Mavericks stayed unbeaten with a 57-51 win over the Sonics in Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball action. ...more

January 24, 2008

Caleb Gregory scored 14 points as the Grizzlies beat the Tigers 21-4 on Jan. 12, becoming the first team with a 2-0 record in the Cadet League of the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball program. ...more

January 19, 2008

The first night of action in the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department-Optimist youth basketball season included a barnburner of a game. ...more

January 16, 2008