Normally, after a lackluster season, a football team will look to address its problems with some changes. Maybe they show up in practice or on the coaching staff. So, what did Durant do to get so much better? Well, here’s the thing: It sounds like the Cougars didn’t really change anything. “That’s pretty accurate,” head […]
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VOLLEYBALL: Plant City at Durant
What looked like a quick win for the Durant Lady Cougars got out of hand in the third set, and Plant City turned Thursday night’s game into a classic. Durant still won in five sets, but it wasn’t smooth sailing. The Lady Cougars took the first two sets, 25-22 each time, and looked in control […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 7
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Durant at Strawberry Crest
Although Erick Davis and Crispian Atkins were both back at 100%, Thursday night belonged to Kamerron Joyce. The Durant sophomore scored three touchdowns on the ground – two in the fourth quarter – putting the emphasis on the Cougars’ 37-7 win over Strawberry Crest. Joyce had just seven carries, totaling 34 yards, but no one […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.3.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. BASEBALL + Chargers shine in U. Tampa tourney Fall ball is in full swing now, and things have been looking good for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. Last week, they competed in the University of Tampa’s annual fall tournament and went undefeated. […]
Continue ReadingDurant, Strawberry Crest to Renew Rivalry
The past two weeks certainly have been a turnaround for both the Durant Cougars and the Strawberry Crest Chargers, who will face each other in Dover Oct. 3. Perhaps the most luck has been with the Chargers, who were not badly beaten last Friday, but that likely won’t matter this evening. When the chips for […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 6
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Running Backs Bring Flash and Force
“Thunder and Lightning” came straight from Plant City head coach Wayne Ward’s mouth, brought up during an interview before last week’s Durant game. He might not have meant for that to describe the styles of his two primary running backs, Markese Hargrove and Sterling Day, but it’s certainly accurate. And, much like real thunder and […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Friday Night Notes: The Redman Cup
I was hoping that the 2014 Battle for the Redman Cup would be an all-time classic — maybe an impromptu “gift” for my one-year work anniversary — and it might have been one. But, that depends entirely on how you feel about rain games. That night, the weather was such a factor in the on-field […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Crispian Atkins
This Battle for the Redman Cup was largely determined by the ground game, and Durant’s read-option offense was working well all night. A big part of that was running back Crispian Atkins, who gained 121 yards on 29 carries and scored the Cougars’ lone touchdown of the game. What was working for you that game? […]
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