by JGuthrie | May 31, 2019 | Plant City, State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Plant City head coach Mike Fryrear holds the championship trophy after the Raiders defeated Strawberry Crest 3-1. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett Guthrie, editor FORT MYERS – Plant City was just too good. The lineup too strong. The defense to smooth. And the...
by JGuthrie | May 29, 2019 | State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior Jacob Heath collected three hits, drove in four and earned the save on the mound as the Chargers advanced to a program-first state championship final, with a semifinal win over Lakeland Jenkins in nine innings. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett...
by JGuthrie | May 28, 2019 | Features, State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior pitcher Alex Marshall and catcher Joey Parrillo spearhead a return trip to the Class 8A State Championship Tournament looking for more than just a satisfied feeling. By Jarrett Guthrie, editor DOVER – Strawberry Crest senior catcher...
by JGuthrie | May 23, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Strawberry Crest
“The feeling of euphoria,” as Strawberry Crest players dog pile on the infield after the team defended its Class 8A region final crown with a win over Tallahassee Chiles. (Photo by Jason Behnken) By Bob Bellone DOVER – Strawberry Crest successfully...
by JGuthrie | May 19, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Strawberry Crest
Chargers senior Ben Pues drove in the deciding run with a single in the first inning as Strawberry Crest defeated district foe Wiregrass Ranch in the 8A region semifinals. (813Preps file photo) By Bob Bellone DOVER – Strawberry Crest is on another postseason...
by JGuthrie | May 15, 2019 | Features, Strawberry Crest
By Bob Bellone DOVER – There will be seniors galore around the Strawberry Crest baseball field tonight, when the Chargers open defense of their regional crown against Lake Minneola. Most of them will be positioned behind the backstop. Among the eight players...
