It was the battle of Plant City for the last regular season game of the year on Thursday as the 7-2 Plant City Raiders went to Strawberry Crest to go against the 6-3 Chargers. The Raiders were on a 4 game-winning streak, averaging 47.5 points per game during that span. The Chargers got back in […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 11.07.24
Photo courtesy of Peachy Brass Studios Zion Weems is a freshman who attends Strawberry Crest High School and is on the varsity football team. Weems is coming off a terrific game against the Bloomingdale Bulls, where he ran for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns. How long have you been playing football? I’ve been playing football […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest snaps losing streak, defeating Bloomingdale
The Bulls won the coin toss and deferred so the Chargers got the ball to start the game. They started the first drive at the 23. Running back Zayveon Springfield took a direct snap on the first offensive play of the game with an 8-yard gain. Sevin Bagnato drew the start at quarterback for the […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.31.24
Photo by Glen Ryan Emmanuel Lee Durant High School senior Emmanuel Lee is a running back for the Cougars varsity football team and is coming off a huge game against Bartow, where he ran wild for 264 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. How long have you been playing football? I played 2 years in high […]
Continue ReadingRaiders Football Rolls Over Alonso On Senior Night
Photos courtesy of Braden Gilley The Plant City Raiders returned to action after what felt like forever due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, taking on the Alonso Ravens. Alonso won the coin toss and deferred, so the Raiders got the ball first. The Raiders started at their own 20-yard line. Quarterback Chris Denson kept the ball on […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.24.24
Photo courtesy of Jose LozoyaMacy Ness Macy is a senior who attends Durant High School and cheers for the Cougars Varsity Cheerleading Team. How long have you been cheerleading? I have been cheerleading for 8 years. What’s your favorite thing about cheerleading? My favorite thing about cheerleading is definitely the amazing friendships I have made […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.17.24
Photo courtesy of Jacob Dunkin Mackenzie Garrett Mackenzie is a senior at Plant City High School where she is a member of the Raiders varsity cheer team. How long have you been a cheerleader? I’ve been cheering for 7 years! What’s your favorite thing about cheering on competition days? I love being able to show […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.10.24
photo courtesy of D1Digital StudiosKorbin Dunkin Korbin Dunkin is an 11-year-old, 6th grader at Seffner Christian. He plays baseball for the Knuckleheads 11U team and plays football for Seffner Christian where it’s 6th-8th grade on the team. What’s your favorite thing about playing football? Hitting people in tackle and scoring a touchdown in flag. What’s […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.03.24
Photo courtesy of Peachy Brass Studio Zayveon Springfield is a junior and plays linebacker and running back for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. How long have you been playing football? Since I was 5. What’s your favorite thing about playing for Strawberry Crest? I love the opportunities they give me. Which game left on the regular […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest suffers first loss of the season
The 5-0 Strawberry Crest Chargers traveled to Newsome to go against the Wolves. The game was rescheduled to Monday night due to Hurricane Helene. Newsome won the coin toss and elected to receive first. They got the ball at the 20 due to a touchback and scored on the second play of the game as […]
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