Photo courtesy of Braden GilleyOscar Valdez Oscar Valdez is a junior at Plant City High School and is a defensive end for the Raiders varsity football team. What was a key factor in your transferring from Strawberry Crest to Plant City? A lot of reasons, but mainly exposure in going to the next level with […]
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Athlete 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Photos courtesy of Glen RyanJayden Cornelius Jayden Cornelius plays wide receiver and cornerback for Durant High School. He and the Cougars are coming off a big 53-6 win vs Wharton where Jayden had a pick 6! How does it feel for you and the team to get back in the win column? It feels good, […]
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Taylor Gaylord Taylor is an 8-year-old 3rd grader who plays softball for the team Typhoons-Striz. How long have you been playing softball? 3 years What’s a position that you haven’t played yet that you’d like to give a try? I would like to try pitcher. If you’re not playing softball, what are you doing in […]
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Haven Pierce Haven Pierce is a junior at Plant City High School where he plays wide receiver for the Raiders. He is coming off a solid game vs the Durant Cougars, with three receptions, 38 receiving yards, and a touchdown! How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football for about 8 […]
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