We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Some popular ones include the derogatory phrases “meatheads” and “dumb jocks.” Athletes across the globe defy these misconceptions every day, and Plant City area athletes certainly are doing their part of squashing these stereotypes. The more I cover local high school sports teams, the more I take note of the […]
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Humble beginnings fuel Crest foursome
Seniors Yasmine Gardiner and Brittany Barber remember what it was like. “When we started off, we were kind of the joke of the school,” Gardiner said of the the inaugural Strawberry Crest girls track team in 2009. Both young and raw talents as freshmen, the duo flew below everyone’s radar that year. When current juniors […]
Continue ReadingChargers rising senior stands out
Strawberry Crest wide receiver Alex Carswell performed well at a 7-on-7 All-Star game between Unsigned Preps and the Next Level Nighthawks Feb. 10, at Ferrell Middle School. The rising senior is having a great offseason at camps, combines and workouts, and at 6-4, 200 pounds, he already has gained notice by some colleges, most notably […]
Continue ReadingGirls Basketball: Strawberry Crest falls in region semis
For the fourth time this season, the Strawberry Crest girls’ basketball team came up short against district rival Sickles, this time in the region semifinals. The Lady Chargers fell 51-49, losing on a Sickles basket with just 10 seconds to play after SCHS took a 1-point lead.
Continue ReadingCrest softball routs Plant City; Raiders baseball shuts down Chargers
One Plant City High team picked up a historic win Tuesday at the hands of Strawberry Crest, while another suffered a rough loss to the Chargers.
Continue ReadingFour Chargers ink with colleges on National Signing Day
Four Strawberry Crest High School student athletes signed letters of intent to play their respective sport in college Wednesday as part of National Signing Day. SCHS softball standouts Maddie Turner (HCC) and Brianna Alonso (Ave Maria) both signed Wednesday, while baseball standout Andre Steadman also signed with Ave Maria. Football and basketball standout Karel Hamilton […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mazeed Aro-Lambo
After moving to Florida from Brooklyn, NY, when he was seven, Mazeed Aro-Lambo was involved in karate and soccer after school. His mother urged him to pick one to stick with, and his choice turned out to be a good decision. Aro-Lambo recently wrapped up his senior season with the Strawberry Crest soccer team, leading […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest cheerleaders ‘pepped’ for states
The competitive cheerleading team at Strawberry Crest High School can be considered a family. Just like a houseful of sisters, they may not always get along or even hang out outside of “home.” But when they are on the competition mat — this family’s home — each team member respects one another and their abilities. […]
Continue ReadingSoccer: Chargers fall 4-3 to Hillsborough in district finals
A questionable goal with six minutes to play gave Hillsborough High School a 4-3 win and the 4A District 9 boys soccer championship Friday in a back and forth game with Strawberry Crest.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest’s Hamilton chooses Samford
Strawberry Crest High wide receiving standout Karel Hamilton has committed to play football for Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., making him the first player at SCHS to ever commit to a Division I football program.
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