I’ve always hated the term “overachieving” in a sports conversation. It’s often used to refer to teams that exceeded expectations, whether that may be having an above .500 season or winning a championship. But, it discredits teams. If a team does something that some view as “overachieving,” I see it as realizing the team’s true […]
Continue ReadingSpring football offers early evaluation
It may be for only two quarters, but Plant City’s three high school football teams this week will be playing against someone other than themselves for the first time in 2013. Armwood High will host the 2013 Spring Jamboree, which will feature all three Plant City schools. Rivals Plant City and Durant will face off […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek JV receives rings for perfect season
One of the most successful youth football teams in the area in 2012 received rings May 16, to commemorate its historic season. The Turkey Creek Trojans Junior Varsity team went a perfect 17-0 last fall, beating the Plant City Dolphins 34-8 in the Super Bowl, before capping the season off with a 24-21 win over […]
Continue ReadingVSI W-League splits with Carolina
VSI Tampa Bay FC W-League fell to the Carolina Elite Cobras in VSI’s 2013 home opener Friday evening, but rebounded Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Carolina Elite, splitting the two-game season opening series at Plant City Stadium. A header from defender Cara Patterson locked up VSI’s first goal four minutes into the second half […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Durant more than Danish
Every team is bigger than one player — even if that player may be the best in the state. No one can deny a big reason Durant’s baseball team in its position is Tyler Danish, a University of Florida commit who likely will go in the top rounds of this summer’s Major League Baseball draft. […]
Continue ReadingFive things to watch: Durant vs. Lake Brantley
Durant defeated American 6-0 Friday in the 8A state semifinal at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers. The Cougars will face Lake Brantley Saturday at 7:35 p.m. for a shot at the program’s first state championship. Lake Brantley beat Jupiter 4-0 Friday. Below is five things to watch for in Durant’s state championship game with Lake […]
Continue ReadingBaseball: Durant advances to title game with shutout win
FORT MYERS — The Durant Cougars are one game away from winning the program’s first state championship. Tyler Danish threw a complete-game shutout and put up the first two runs of the game in the third with a two-run homer Friday to lead Durant (25-5) to a 6-0 win over American in the 8A state […]
Continue ReadingSIDELINES
SOCCER + VSI Tampa Bay FC advances in Open Cup VSI Tampa Bay FC defeated Orlando City U23s (PDL) 4-3 in penalty kicks in the first round of the Lamar Hunt United States Open Cup May 14, at the Seminole Soccer Complex, in Sanford. VSI now will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies May 21, at […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tanner Thompson
Strawberry Crest senior Tanner Thompson came into a new program as a 5-foot-5 freshman. Now 6-3, 215 pounds, Thompson was a power hitter for the SCHS baseball team this season, hitting .269 with 18 RBI and two home runs while starting at first base. He is committed to play at Division II Barry University in […]
Continue ReadingCougars make it to Final Four
After winning its first region baseball championship in school history, Durant is just two wins away from being crowned state champions. Chaz Fowler and Tyler Danish combined forces on the mound in the Class 8A Region 2 final May 10, as Durant beat Timber Creek (Orlando) 6-1. The win sends the Cougars to the state […]
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