The Strawberry Crest Chargers Swimming and Diving girls and boys teams took their Western Conference Championships this year, besting seven other teams. They moved on to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) District Championships to face nine teams. The team is coached by Cassandra Mattison, and Courtney Donhaiser. “In a redistricting, we had Bloomingdale […]
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Athlete of the Week 11.21.24
Photo courtesy of Kara Hoyt Maya Howard is a senior who attends Plant City High School where she cheers for the Raiders varsity cheerleading team. Maya Howard How long have you been cheerleading? I started cheer my freshman year. Trying out for PCHS cheer was such a great choice. What’s your favorite thing about cheerleading? I […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 11.14.24
Photo courtesy of Braden GilleyOscar Valdez Oscar Valdez is a junior at Plant City High School and is a defensive end for the Raiders varsity football team. What was a key factor in your transferring from Strawberry Crest to Plant City? A lot of reasons, but mainly exposure in going to the next level with […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Raiders Become 7A District 7 Champs With Win Vs Strawberry Crest
It was the battle of Plant City for the last regular season game of the year on Thursday as the 7-2 Plant City Raiders went to Strawberry Crest to go against the 6-3 Chargers. The Raiders were on a 4 game-winning streak, averaging 47.5 points per game during that span. The Chargers got back in […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 11.07.24
Photo courtesy of Peachy Brass Studios Zion Weems is a freshman who attends Strawberry Crest High School and is on the varsity football team. Weems is coming off a terrific game against the Bloomingdale Bulls, where he ran for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns. How long have you been playing football? I’ve been playing football […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest snaps losing streak, defeating Bloomingdale
The Bulls won the coin toss and deferred so the Chargers got the ball to start the game. They started the first drive at the 23. Running back Zayveon Springfield took a direct snap on the first offensive play of the game with an 8-yard gain. Sevin Bagnato drew the start at quarterback for the […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.31.24
Photo by Glen Ryan Emmanuel Lee Durant High School senior Emmanuel Lee is a running back for the Cougars varsity football team and is coming off a huge game against Bartow, where he ran wild for 264 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. How long have you been playing football? I played 2 years in high […]
Continue ReadingBlake storms past Strawberry Crest in second half surge
Photos courtesy Peachy Brass Studios The Strawberry Crest Charger’s senior night went awry this Friday as the team fell 28 to 14 against the Blake Yellow Jackets. The first quarter ended scoreless despite good field position on each team’s opening drive. Although neither team made it to the red zone, it usually took three (and […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.24.24
Photo courtesy of Jose LozoyaMacy Ness Macy is a senior who attends Durant High School and cheers for the Cougars Varsity Cheerleading Team. How long have you been cheerleading? I have been cheerleading for 8 years. What’s your favorite thing about cheerleading? My favorite thing about cheerleading is definitely the amazing friendships I have made […]
Continue ReadingRaiders Football Rolls Over Alonso On Senior Night
Photos courtesy of Braden Gilley The Plant City Raiders returned to action after what felt like forever due to the effects of Hurricane Milton, taking on the Alonso Ravens. Alonso won the coin toss and deferred, so the Raiders got the ball first. The Raiders started at their own 20-yard line. Quarterback Chris Denson kept the ball on […]
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