Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + Schools roll out anti-texting initiative Hopefully, everyone knows to put their phones away while driving. If not, then everyone at tonight’s Strawberry Crest football game will get an extra reminder. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with […]
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Strawberry Crest, Plant City Renew Rivalry
This certainly hasn’t been the kind of season John Kelly and the Strawberry Crest Chargers were hoping to have. Now, with only a few games left to play, it’s visible out on the practice field. Even Kelly, who is normally as upbeat as they come, sounds tired. Last week’s loss to East Bay hurt the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest vs. Leon
Strawberry Crest couldn’t contain Leon High School’s mammoth QB, D’Anfernee McGriff, as the Lions posted a 48-9 victory Sept. 12, over the Chargers. Leon climbed to a 34-3 lead by halftime. But, Crest continued to play hard into the second half and finally found the end zone on a 3-yard touchdown strike from Chargers quarterback […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 1: Bloomingdale at Strawberry Crest
Although lightning threatened to end the game early, the Bloomingdale Bulls were able to wrap up a 16-7 win over Strawberry Crest. It was almost like an exercise in Murphy’s Law for the Chargers (0-1; 0-0 district): most unlucky breaks that could have happened, did happen. Fourth-down false start penalties, loose tackling – especially on […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest Football Scrimmage
Before Saturday’s weather got nasty, Strawberry Crest held a scrimmage in front of a slew of its faithful fans. Spectators got to see some of the team’s new offensive and defensive schemes in action, as well as several Tristan Hyde-to-Clay Cullins touchdown connections – something that looks to be an ongoing trend in 2014.
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FALL SPORTS + Area schools announce tryouts As of press time, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools have released tryout information for Fall sports. The following PCHS tryouts are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 4: Volleyball (9 to 11:30 a.m., gymnasium); golf […]
Continue ReadingChargers bring in new offensive, defensive coordinators
It’s going to be an interesting year for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. After losing much of their core to graduation, the Chargers are looking at a relatively inexperienced roster, including many players who have never played on the varsity level. In addition, the team will add some personnel changes on both sides of the ball. […]
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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. VOLLEYBALL + Tomlin Middle girls take title May 8 was a great day to be a Tomlin Tiger: The Plant City middle school’s volleyball team won the Hillsborough County championship. The top-seeded Tigers beat fifth-seeded Benito Middle at home May 7, to […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Baseball pranks
Part of the reason I love baseball is that no other sport gives you as much freedom for goofing around with teammates. Pranks and baseball go together like peanut butter and jelly, which is why you’ll often catch some if you pay attention. On Sunday morning, I went to Deadspin.com and immediately saw the headline, […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Noelle Dietrich
Strawberry Crest’s softball team is no pushover. Beating them isn’t easy. Shutting them out, then, takes a great effort, and that’s exactly what Plant City High’s Noelle Dietrich brought to the table March 27. Although she gave up seven hits, Dietrich kept her cool throughout seven innings of work and, along with some defensive help, […]
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