From the outside looking in, it’s easy to speculate about Durant’s 2013 season so far. The Cougars have had a monster schedule, opening their season with Armwood, Sickles and Tampa Bay Tech. There’s a matchup with Hillsborough later in the season, and there’s also the games against district contenders Plant City, Strawberry Crest and East […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Plant City Volleyball
Though the end result was a familiar one – Durant winning again – the means were a little different. The Cougars’ win on the road not only keeps their unblemished season intact, but also means that they’ll finish unbeaten in district play. Or, just about unbeaten, as the Lady Raiders did steal a set in […]
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VOLLEYBALL + Durant unstoppable at Lakeland invite Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The ladies of Durant volleyball have won again. This time, they went to Lakeland for a two-day tournament and swept the whole thing. The Lakeland Invitational, held Oct. 5 and 6, also featured district rival Plant City, which led to an […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 6: Strawberry Crest vs. Durant
Things got a little heated between Strawberry Crest and Durant, but it was the Chargers who came out on top in an 11-10 win. The lead changed hands once each quarter, beginning with a Durant field goal later in the first quarter. Flags flew freely in the third, after a number of players from both […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sports writer ready to tackle Plant City athletics
Hello, Plant City. Nice to meet you. After 18 months under the direction of former Associate Editor Matt Mauney, the sports section for the Plant City Times & Observer has been entrusted to me. I’ve spoken with many of you recently and heard all about the great job that Matt did with his coverage, and […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Durant vs. Gaither
Durant High School got in the win column in convincing fashion before a capacity Homecoming crowd Sept. 27, at home. The Cougars dismantled visiting Gaither 26-0. Kedarius Griffin had two rushing TDs for the Cougars. On defense, Dontriel Perry recorded five sacks, and Gabe Brown had an interception return for a TD.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Farewell to the Winter Strawberry Capital
When I first accepted this job and moved from Atlanta to Plant City, I didn’t know what to expect. Like many of my colleagues, being a part of a startup paper was both exciting and scary. The opportunity was great, but the transition was one of the most significant of my life. Gone was the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Erick Reyes
Erick Reyes, 15, has a passion for the game of soccer. His dream is to grow up and play for Real Madrid. So far, he is on the right path. Reyes, a sophomore at Durant High School, was a part of an Atlanta Cup finalist team and Disney Cup finalist team this year. He was […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 4: Plant City vs. Durant
The Sept. 20, 2013, edition of the Battle for the James L. Redman Cup did not disappoint, as the Plant City Raiders shut down a late Durant two-point conversion attempt to clinch a 14-13 home win. Both teams relied heavily on the run game to move the chains. Aerial attempts were either hit or miss: […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Redman Cup recalls favorite rivalries
As Plant City and Durant prepare to square off in another chapter of the battle for the James L. Redman Cup this Friday, it got me thinking about some of my favorite football rivalries. We all know of Florida-Georgia, Michigan-Notre Dame and the rivalry of the Giants and Cowboys in the NFL, but here is […]
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