Photos Courtesy of Glen Ryan Shock. Horror. Disgust. Rage. Suffering. Durant fan faces displayed all these emotions (and likely more) after a sucker punch loss to Newsome Friday night. The reaction was understandable. In the final three minutes of play, the home supporters witnessed the most unlikely comeback against their team. Nearing the end of […]
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Athlete of the Week 10.03.24
Photo courtesy of Peachy Brass Studio Zayveon Springfield is a junior and plays linebacker and running back for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. How long have you been playing football? Since I was 5. What’s your favorite thing about playing for Strawberry Crest? I love the opportunities they give me. Which game left on the regular […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest suffers first loss of the season
The 5-0 Strawberry Crest Chargers traveled to Newsome to go against the Wolves. The game was rescheduled to Monday night due to Hurricane Helene. Newsome won the coin toss and elected to receive first. They got the ball at the 20 due to a touchback and scored on the second play of the game as […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.26.24
Photos courtesy of Glen RyanJayden Cornelius Jayden Cornelius plays wide receiver and cornerback for Durant High School. He and the Cougars are coming off a big 53-6 win vs Wharton where Jayden had a pick 6! How does it feel for you and the team to get back in the win column? It feels good, […]
Continue ReadingDurant Cougars end losing streak, Ruining Wharton’s Homecoming Game
After starting the season 2-0, the Durant Cougars dropped two in a row to Gaither and Armwood, being outscored 48-10 in that span. They traveled to Wharton Friday to take on the Wildcats. The Cougars won the coin toss and elected to defer, so the home team got the ball first. The Cougars’ defense got […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.19.23
Taylor Gaylord Taylor is an 8-year-old 3rd grader who plays softball for the team Typhoons-Striz. How long have you been playing softball? 3 years What’s a position that you haven’t played yet that you’d like to give a try? I would like to try pitcher. If you’re not playing softball, what are you doing in […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest Football Coach Scores $2000 Grant
Being recognized for hard work is a satisfying experience, such is the case for the head coach of Strawberry Crest High School’s football program. Phillip Prior, a Hillsborough County native, felt honored when he was voted by community members to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ High School Head Coach of the Week. The Strawberry Crest […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Rolls Past Riverview, Moves to 3-1
Photos courtesy of Braden Gilley Plant City received the ball to open the game. On the opening kickoff, Treon Williams ran it in for a touchdown. Then Plant City attempted the 2-point conversion on a quarterback run. With 11:47 left in the first, the score was already 8-0 Raiders. The Sharks started their first drive […]
Continue ReadingCrest Shuts Out Brandon in Home Opener, MOVES TO 3-0
The Strawberry Crest Chargers entered last Friday’s game against the Brandon Eagles 2-0 with back-to-back wins on the road versus East Bay and Middleton. This game was the Chargers first home game of the year. The Chargers won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. The Eagles started the game off nicely with […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.05.24
Haven Pierce Haven Pierce is a junior at Plant City High School where he plays wide receiver for the Raiders. He is coming off a solid game vs the Durant Cougars, with three receptions, 38 receiving yards, and a touchdown! How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football for about 8 […]
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