by JGuthrie | Feb 15, 2020 | Alonso, Berkeley Prep, Brandon, Brooks DeBartolo, Carrollwood Day, Durant, Gaither, Jesuit, King, Newsome, Plant City, Preseason Baseball, Robinson, Seffner Christian, Steinbrenner, Strawberry Crest, Tampa Prep
Editor’s note: Our preseason coverage has changed up a bit this season as the FHSAA has realigned the district, making our normal district previews a little bit obsolete with so many out-of-county teams mixed in with our Hillsborough Co. programs. So instead, we have...
by JGuthrie | Jun 24, 2019 | Features, Strawberry Crest
Recent Strawberry Crest grad Benny Pues (right) is congratulated at home plate by Chargers and wiffle ball Ballz Deep teammate Kade Manderscheid after hitting a home run at Pues’ MiniFenway field in Plant City. By Jarrett Guthrie, editor PLANT CITY –...
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...
