By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor TAMPA — A day removed from receiving his first college offer, Strawberry Crest’s Karel Hamilton did just about everything possible Friday night in a losing effort at Sickles. Strawberry Crest quarterback Tristan Hyde left the game with what was diagnosed as a mild concussion just before halftime. Hyde was […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Crest v-ball finishes as runner-up at districts
The Strawberry Crest volleyball team fell 3-1 to Sickles Thursday night in the 6A District 11 tournament championship. The Lady Chargers took the first game 25-17, but Sickles rallied to take the next two games 25-17 and 25-14 before grinding out a 27-25 win in the fourth game. The win marked the third straight year […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.25.12: Hidden Gem
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Karel Hamilton is one of those players who speaks with his play on field. He’s soft-spoken and reserved in a conversation, but when he lines up in pads and a helmet, he is loud and outgoing.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Strawberry Crest clinch region spots
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Two area volleyball teams have punched their tickets to regionals. Plant City and Strawberry Crest both reached that goal Tuesday, as they won their matches in separate district tournaments.
Continue ReadingJust the Stats 10.18.12
14 — The amount of kills Strawberry Crest freshman Terra Brooks recorded for her team Monday in a 3-0 win at Freedom.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest makes strides in 35-18 loss to Armwood
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor With the two schools separated by just a few miles on I-4, it makes sense for Armwood and Strawberry Crest to be natural rivals. Given recent meetings, including the 80-0 embarrassment Armwood put on last year, the series could barely be called a rivalry. That is, until Friday night. […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest at King
Strawberry Crest fell to King High School 28-16 Sept. 28, in a tough game at King. A lightning delay forced both teams off the field for 30 minutes halfway through the first quarter. The Chargers got on the scoreboard first on a Tristan Hyde touchdown pass to Alex Carswell. Karel Hamilton added the two-point conversion […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.27.12: Re-Charged
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor At 2-2, Strawberry Crest may not be headlining anyones top 10 list, but it’s hard not to notice what the Chargers have been able to accomplish so far this season. Strawberry Crest opened the year with a win against Plant City, one of the schools that split to form […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest vs. Hillsborough
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Strawberry Crest couldn’t overcome a 12-point first-half deficit as the Chargers fell to Hillsborough 32-24 Sept. 21, at home.
Continue ReadingHIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Sept. 19
VOLLEYBALL Riverview 3, Plant City 1: Plant City fell to 1-3 this season with another close loss Tuesday, this time coming against Riverview 25-22, 19-25, 23-25, 17-25. Noelle Dietrich had 10 kills, Alex Arnold had 13 kills, Kelly Drake had 33 assists and Danielle Rodriguez led the team with 15 digs. The Lady Raiders will host […]
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