For one half of Thursday’s 7A-7 district championship game, the Plant City defense was in control. In the second half, Strawberry Crest proved that defense doesn’t always win championships. A third-quarter rally, capped off with an even stronger fourth-quarter push, allowed the Lady Chargers to edge out the Lady Raiders, 64-59, for the title. Plant […]
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SCHS swim team floats highest GPA
The Strawberry Crest High School swim team received an award for the highest GPA in the district out of all Hillsborough County fall sports teams. They were celebrated at an award ceremony in downtown Tampa Thursday, Jan. 29. Those in attendance included assistant principal and athletic director Jasmine Tramel, Kevin John, Hunter Dennis, Alonzo Biala, Kasen Van Fossen, Zane Richardson and coach […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Isaiah Channer
After taking some time to build up team chemistry, the Strawberry Crest Chargers boys team is tied for second place in the district race. Leading the way is senior guard Isaiah Channer, who’s averaging 12 points, 6.4 rebounds and assists, and 3.6 steals per game. What’s been the key to getting past the slow start? […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 12.19.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + UYFL tourney comes to an end Another successful installment of the United Youth Football League National Championships came to an end Friday, Dec. 8, when 14 champions were crowned on the field at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. MIGHTY […]
Continue ReadingCrest girls basketball still built to win
Go ahead and remind the Strawberry Crest Lady Chargers that they’re playing without star forward Aliyah Gregory and her 20.7 points per game. They’ll probably just smile. Though the team certainly misses having Gregory around, it hasn’t missed a beat without the current UCF Lady Knight. In fact, Crest is playing even better basketball as […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest fishing team opens inaugural season with win
The Strawberry Crest High School fishing team hasn’t existed for very long, but it’s already making a splash in the Florida B.A.S.S. Nation circuit. The team traveled to Tavares for the Nov. 23 Duel on Dora bass fishing tournament, and anglers Jonathan North and Russell Butler ended up winning the whole thing. It’s a performance […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 11: Armwood at Strawberry Crest
The final game of the regular season didn’t go as the Chargers had hoped, as they took a 42-0 loss to the Armwood Hawks. Bad luck befell Strawberry Crest, which got a penalty after nearly every big play it produced – in addition to numerous false start and delay-of-game penalties. Armwood didn’t pull any punches […]
Continue ReadingBlackmon Brothers, Crest Coaches Ready to Face Former Team
Every football team in Plant City starts its Mondays in the film room, getting to know its opponents for the week. But when it comes to Armwood, the Strawberry Crest Chargers might be more familiar on all levels with the Hawks than anyone. Several of the coaches have worked there. Head coach John Kelly also […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 11
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest Homecoming Game
Strawberry Crest’s homecoming game was Friday, Oct. 24, against Plant City High School. The final score was PCHS 37, SCHS 16.
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