Evan Eisenbach Evan is in 8th grade at Tomlin Middle School, where he just finished the volleyball season for the Tigers. How long have you been playing volleyball? I have only been playing for 1 year; this is my first year. What made you want to try out for the team this year? This was […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Football wins on Halloween
It was spooky season as the Strawberry Crest Chargers (5-4) took on the Bloomingdale Bulls (3-6). The home team Bulls, won the coin toss and deferred, giving the Chargers first possession. Zayveon Springfield took the opening handoff after the touchback for a gain of 4. Tre Feliciano then took a carry for 2 yards. On […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 11.06.25
Photo courtesy of Courtney DixonCody Dixon Cody is a 14-year-old who attends BridgePrep Academy of Riverview. He plays baseball for the Plant City OutKast team. How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing baseball for five years, technically, I took four years off to play football, so yeah, five years. What position do […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.30.25
Kayden Smith Photo by D1 Digital Studios Kayden is a senior at City High School where she cheers for the Raiders varsity cheer team. How long have you been cheerleading? I have been cheering since I was 8 years old. What’s your favorite thing about cheering? My favorite thing about cheer is the bond I have […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Defeats Newsome 34-6
Photos courtesy of Johnnie Byrd The Plant City Raiders needed to get back in the win column after losing three of their last four games. They hosted the 3-6 Newsome Wolves on Friday. The Raiders received the opening kickoff, starting at the 29-yard line. After a short run, Ta’Vare Miller completed a pass to Adam […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.23.25
McKenna Davis McKenna is a senior at Strawberry Crest High School, where she cheers for the Chargers’ varsity cheer team. How long have you been cheerleading? I’ve been cheering for about 7 years, including all four years of high school. What’s your favorite thing about cheering? My favorite part of cheer is the bonds I’ve […]
Continue ReadingChargers lose tough one to Sumner
The Chargers elected to defer, so the Stingrays got the ball first. The visiting Stingrays started the drive at the 50. On the first play of the game, they threw to a wide-open WR down for a touchdown. The Chargers blocked the extra point attempt. It was 6-0 with 11:32 left in the quarter. After […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.16.25
Photo courtesy of Victoria MooreJaylyn Moore Jaylyn Moore is a 9-year-old who plays for the 10U Plant City Dolphins football team as a 2-way starter, playing both the wide receiver and corner position. How long have you been playing football? Since I was 5 years old, so about 4 years. What’s your favorite thing about […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Defeats Strawberry Crest
Friday the rivalry game between the 5-1 Strawberry Crest Chargers and the 5-2 Plant City Raiders was held. Plant City got the ball at the 20. They had a wide receiver in motion, the quarterback threw it to him behind the line of scrimmage, and the wide receiver threw it to Adam Robinson for a […]
Continue ReadingDurant Football spoils Newsome’s Senior Night
elected to defer, so the Wolves got the ball to start the game. On the first play of the game, Landon Snapp and Jeremy Cannon sacked the Wolves’ quarterback. The Wolves made up for it with a jet sweep run play for a gain of 20+ yards for a first down. On the following play, […]
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