The 5–3 Durant Cougars traveled to Bloomingdale on Tuesday to take on the Bulls varsity baseball team in what turned into a tightly contested pitcher’s duel that came down to the final inning. Strong pitching, solid defense, and a few key moments defined the matchup, but in the end, Bloomingdale walked it off for a […]
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Athlete of the Week 03.12.26
Photo courtesy of Zalen HicksSaxon Shah Saxon is a senior at Strawberry Crest High School and plays for the Chargers varsity baseball team. How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing baseball since I was 6 years old. What’s your favorite thing about baseball? My favorite thing about baseball is probably the feeling […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Loses a Tough One to Wesley Chapel
On Tuesday night, the Strawberry Crest Chargers (7-1) hosted the Wesley Chapel Wildcats (6-1) in a highly anticipated matchup between two strong teams. Both squads entered the game with impressive records, setting the stage for a competitive battle on the diamond. While the Chargers showed flashes of offensive production and resilience late in the game, a big third inning […]
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Drew Cothren Photo courtesy of 813Preps Drew is a senior at Plant City High School where he plays baseball for the Raiders varsity team. How long have you been playing baseball? My whole life, since I was a little kid. What’s your favorite thing about baseball? The lifelong relationships that you get from playing this […]
Continue ReadingThe Raiders Dominate The Mustangs
On Tuesday, the 2-3 Plant City Raiders welcomed the 1-4 Morgan Mustangs to their home field, looking to build momentum. Behind an explosive first inning at the plate and a dominant performance on the mound, the Raiders delivered their most complete game of the season, defeating the Mustangs 13-0 in a mercy-rule shortened contest. Merrick […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 02.26.26
Will Kremper Will is a 14-year-old who attends Tomlin Middle School, where he plays for the soccer team. How long have you been playing soccer? I have been playing on and off for 8 years. What’s your favorite thing about soccer? My favorite thing about soccer is there’s no constant stopping like football or basketball. […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Cheer Caps Historic Season With State, National, and World Titles
By any measure, the 2026 season will be remembered as a defining chapter in Strawberry Crest High School athletics. The Chargers cheer program delivered a year for the record books, claiming its 12th consecutive FHSAA State Championship and sweeping the national stage with three major wins at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships. “The […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Baseball Takes on Durant
In a tightly contested matchup between the Cougars and the Raiders, dominant pitching, timely hits, and a handful of costly mistakes defined a dramatic 3–2 Raiders victory. The game opened with Cougars ace Tristan Macpherson taking the mound against Raiders leadoff hitter Parker Scott. Macpherson wasted no time establishing control. Scott grounded out on the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Cheer Claims Back-to-Back National Titles, Built on Family, Faith, and Fearless Focus
What sets the cheer program at Plant City High School apart isn’t just elite execution or championship banners—it’s a culture rooted in family, relationships, and the intentional development of young women. That foundation has propelled Plant City Cheer to extraordinary heights, including back-to-back National Championships in 2025 and 2026. “Our culture is all about relationships, […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 02.19.26
Photo Courtesy of Kristen LaytonHannah Layton Hannah is a 12th grader at Strawberry Crest High School, where she cheerleads for the Chargers varsity cheerleading team. Hannah has won two National Championships in two different divisions. How long have you been cheering? 8 years total – 4 years in high school, 4 years in rec What’s […]
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