Strawberry Crest knew things had to be different this year in its pass-heavy offense. Gone was Karel Hamilton, now at Samford University, who caught 36% of quarterback Tristan Hyde’s passes and accounted for nearly half of the team’s total receiving yards. Tristan’s brother, Josh, was second on the team, with 372 yards, compared to Hamilton’s […]
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WEEK 4: Strawberry Crest vs. Brandon
Strawberry Crest put up video game-like numbers in its 47-0 thrashing of the Brandon Eagles Sept. 20, at home. The Chargers ran like a well-oiled machine in all three phases of the game.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Breakfast with the ‘Hogs’
In sports, no relationship between two positions is as important as the one between a quarterback and his offensive line. Offensive linemen are the unspoken heroes of a football team. They protect a quarterback and risk their bodies every play to do so. A quarterback must respect and trust his offensive line, and a good […]
Continue ReadingWEEK TWO: SCHS vs. Spoto
Strawberry Crest gave fans an offensive show during its home opener Sept. 6, against Spoto. Despite soggy field conditions and a persistent drizzle, the Chargers racked up 20 unanswered points in the second quarter. Strawberry Crest cruised to a 28-14 victory — much to the delight of the Charger faithful.
Continue ReadingWEEK ONE: SCHS at Bloomingdale
Strawberry Crest High School opened its 2013 campaign with a tough 23-12 loss Aug. 30, at Bloomingdale, The Chargers showed some flashes of big-play potential throughout the game. But some untimely penalties and miscues kept Strawberry Crest from keeping up with the Bulls. The Chargers will host Spoto Sept. 6, in their home opener.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest baseball camp
Thursday was the last day of the Chargers Baseball Camp at Strawberry Crest High School. About 25 kids ranging from 13 to 17 took part in the camp, where they learned the fundamentals of the game along with some of the finer points of each position. Participants ranged from eighth graders and incoming freshmen to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sarah Subko
We wouldn’t advise messing with Sarah Subko. In addition to playing volleyball, the rising junior at Strawberry Crest High School also wrestles and competes in judo tournaments around the world, including one in Dallas this week. Along with volleyball, she also plans to wrestle for the Chargers next season. What position do you play in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 7-on-7 U at Otis Andrews
High School teams from around the Tampa Bay area and around the state of Florida took part in the 7-on-7 U West Florida Shootout Tournament at Otis M. Andrews Park in Plant City. The tournament is a part of the 7-on-7 U National Championship Series. The tournament featured skill players from high school football teams […]
Continue ReadingHoop dreams come true for Crest student
It was Jan. 25, at Strawberry Crest High School, and the Chargers boys’ basketball team was celebrating Senior Night. The Chargers had amassed a double-digit lead over Spoto and were playing under a running clock. Then, what seemed like an ordinary Senior Night became a moment to remember for one senior — and everyone else […]
Continue ReadingHitting the Books
Some high school seniors wait anxiously to find out if they got accepted into their dream school. Savannah Bradley had nearly every prestigious school in the country vying for her. The Strawberry Crest softball standout chose Harvard over eight schools, including five Ivy League universities. “My final decision came down to Harvard and Princeton, with […]
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