In a high-stakes regional matchup, the Strawberry Crest Chargers made the trip to Lakeland to face the George Jenkins Eagles in a game that delivered early dominance, late drama, and ultimately heartbreak for the visitors. What began as a strong, controlled performance by the Chargers slowly unraveled in the final innings, as the Eagles mounted […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.23.26
Bubba Blount Photo courtesy of Jennifer Blount Bubba is a sophomore who attends Strawberry Crest High School and is a part of the Chargers varsity baseball team that recently won districts. How long have you been playing baseball? I have been playing since I was about 3 years old. What positions do you play? I […]
Continue ReadingDurant Overcomes Six-Run Deficit, Defeats Riverview
The Durant Cougars delivered one of their most thrilling performances of the season on Tuesday night, rallying from a six-run deficit to defeat the Riverview Sharks 10-9 in a dramatic district quarterfinal matchup. In a game filled with momentum swings, clutch hits, and late-inning heroics, the Cougars showed resilience and determination to keep their season […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.16.26
Photo courtesy of Deanna Hurley Bennett Johnson Bennett attends Strawberry Crest High School, where he does pole vaulting for track and field. Last week, he finished third in the WC County Championship. How long have you been doing pole vaulting? First Year, so only about 3 months What’s your favorite thing about it? The pole […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.09.26
Photo by _BM.Media_ Jacob Purcell Jacob is a senior at Durant High School and plays baseball for the Cougars varsity team. How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing since I was 3 years old. What’s your favorite thing about baseball? I love the competition that we play. What’s an area in baseball that […]
Continue ReadingCougars Dominate Hawks
The Durant Cougars (11-6) delivered a dominant performance on their home field, defeating the Armwood Hawks (4-12) by a final score of 13-3 in a game highlighted by explosive offense, strong pitching, and a memorable Senior Day celebration on Saturday. The Cougars set the tone early behind starting pitcher Aidan Junttila, who came out sharp […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.02.26
Olivia Ennis Photo by Connie Hallman This week’s athlete of the week is Plant City High School’s Olivia Ennis. Olivia is a senior at PC and throws the javelin for the Raiders. How long have you been throwing the Javelin? 3 years What made you want to try this sport? My coach kept asking me […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Defeats Sickles 6-3
On a warm Tuesday evening, the Strawberry Crest Chargers varsity baseball team (14-5) welcomed the Sickles Gryphons (12-7) to their home field for what quickly turned into a competitive and momentum-filled matchup. With both teams looking to build late-season confidence, the game delivered early offense, key pitching changes, and clutch defensive plays as the Chargers […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 03.26.26
Cooper Newman Photo by Jamie Newman Cooper is a 14-year-old who is in 8th grade at Tomlin Middle School, and plays for the OutKasts 14U baseball team. How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing since I was 4, so basically my whole life. It’s always been my favorite sport. What position do […]
Continue ReadingPlant City kicked off the Saladino Tournament with a win over Strawberry Crest
The Saladino Tournament opened with an early test for the Strawberry Crest Chargers as they faced the Plant City Raiders in tournament play. Despite a late rally, the Chargers were unable to overcome an early deficit and ultimately fell 8–4 in the opening matchup. The Raiders wasted no time getting on the board against Chargers […]
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