Dax Lee Drawdy Photo courtesy of D1 Digital Studios Dax Lee Drawdy #13 currently plays baseball for G3 14U & SCA JV. He’s in the 8th grade currently, has played baseball since he was 4, and is an honor roll student at Seffner Christian Academy. What position do you play? 1st, 3rd, pitcher What’s your […]
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George Jenkins Eliminates Strawberry Crest
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 04.30.26
Makyla Brown Makyla Brown is a standout student-athlete at Plant City High School whose competitive drive and discipline shine through her extensive accomplishments in dance. She has built an impressive performance résumé through years of dedication, training, and high-level competition. A core member of Drawdy’s Dance School Competition Team (2021–present), Makyla has competed in solos, […]
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 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 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 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 ReadingGrown Ups Looking for a Way to Play…Sports that is
Social media revealed that there are adults in this great city looking for a way to play. We noticed people asking about options for adult volleyball and places to enjoy the hoops. If you have been wondering where you and your friends can get a good game of three-on-three in, or a place to serve […]
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 ReadingBuilding More Than a Team: Coach CT’s Vision for Plant City Basketball
In a town where community means everything, there’s a renewed energy surrounding Plant City High School boys varsity basketball. Much of that spark comes from their new head coach Chris “CT” Senoga-Zake. For Coach CT, stepping into the role isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s about continuing a tradition while building something deeper. “My […]
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