By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Strawberry Crest swim team took on Bloomingdale Sept. 10 at the Plant City Y.M.C.A. The SCHS girls’ team fell to Bloomingdale 139-63 while the boys’ team lost 124-78. Middleton only competed in the boys division, finishing with just seven points. Angelina Gallastegui took home first for the Lady […]
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Strawberry Crest battles Bloomingdale
Strawberry Crest faced a tough test tonight at Bloomingdale. The Bulls squeaked away with a 28-27 win against the Chargers. Two first-quarter turnovers led to two quick TDs for the Chargers, who carried a 27-21 lead into the locker room at the half.
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By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Strawberry Crest senior wide receiver Karel Hamilton defines what it means to be an unselfish player. After having just one catch in the Chargers’ preseason game with Freedom, the standout didn’t complain. The following week, he made a statement on the field, with three big catches against Plant City, […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletic trainers needed at schools
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything happens for a reason. That was the message new Strawberry Crest head football coach John Kelly sent to his team after the Chargers’ season opener against crosstown rival Plant City. But the statement wasn’t in reference to the Chargers’ 21-7 win, which will go down as one of […]
Continue ReadingVolleyball: Crest opens season with win over Plant City
DOVER — DOVER — The Strawberry Crest High volleyball team kicked off the 2012 season with a win Tuesday, defeating rival Plant City 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-15). The match was a good measuring tool for both teams to see where they stand at this early juncture in the season.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Strawberry Crest
It’s a new day at Strawberry Crest high school. The Chargers picked up the program’s first signature win Saturday night by beating Plant City 21-7. The Chargers defense came up big in containing a Raiders team that is dealing with the loss of 22 seniors to graduation. The Strawberry Crest offense ate up yards on […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest gets landmark win over Plant City 21-7
A scary moment at the end of the Strawberry Crest-Plant City game Saturday overshadowed what may be the biggest win in the history of the Chargers’ program. On what would be the final play of the game, senior linebacker Andrew Zuluaga was injured on a hit and laid unconscious for several minutes. Paramedics on the […]
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As with all Hillsborough County schools, Strawberry Crest and Plant City will open the 2012 season on a special night, kicking off Saturday because of the Republican National Convention. New Strawberry Crest head coach John Kelly and his Chargers team are coming off a special night in their preseason game last week against Freedom. The […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest blanks Freedom in preseason action
Strawberry Crest High School opened its 2012 campaign with a spirited 29-0 trouncing of Freedom High School in preseason action Aug. 24, at home.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest wins 7-on-7 tourney
The Strawberry Crest High School football team took top honors at the Polk County Fellowship of Christian Athletes 7-on-7 tournament July 28, going undefeated in the process. The Chargers went 5-0, beating 15 schools, including Lake Region in the final 28-24. Strawberry Crest was the only school representing Hillsborough County.
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