For the first time in program history, Strawberry Crest's swim team went to the Western Conference Championships and brought home a trophy.
In the National Division competition, held Monday, Sept. 26, the Crest boys dominated the competition in both swimming and diving with 408 total points. Freedom, the runner-up, finished with a total of 345.50 points.
On the girls' side, the Lady Chargers scored 367 points and finished behind Hillsborough (400). The Crest girls won in swimming, but finished second in diving.
The FHSAA regional swimming and diving competitions will be held in mid-October, with the finals for all three Plant City-area schools scheduled for 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Bobby Hicks Pool, 4120 W. Mango Ave., Tampa.