Strawberry Crest nearly picked up its first win of the season Friday night, but the Middleton Tigers proved to be too athletic in the end.
The Tigers (2-1) traveled to Crest (0-3) and, after falling in a 13-7 hole, managed to score on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 6:46 to play in the game. Crest had several opportunities to make something happen afterward, but all were shut down by the Tigers’ defense.
Tate Whatley linked up with tight end Austin Eldridge with 2:04 in the second quarter for a 30-yard touchdown pass, opening the scoring. Following Middleton’s 56-yard fumble recovery touchdown early in the third quarter, Bryce Blackmon punched in the Chargers’ second touchdown of the game at the 1:25 mark. The PAT was no good, however.
In other area news, Durant topped Newsome, 16-14, and Plant City beat Brandon, 21-13.