Fans got a glimpse of area football teams May 23, in the annual Spring Jamboree, at Armwood High. Plant City defeated Durant 23-0 in the first half, before Armwood shutout Strawberry Crest 34-0 in the second. Plant City took advantage of four Durant turnovers, including three fumbles. After Hassan Bailey scored on a 15-yard run, […]
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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Spring season produces memorable moments
It’s been a memorable spring season for Plant City’s high school teams. Of the six local baseball and softball teams, five advanced to regionals. All three softball teams won their respective regional quarterfinal games, and Durant baseball advanced all the way to the state championship. The Plant City High flag football team and boys tennis […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS vs. Durant spring football
Plant City defeated Durant 23-0 Thursday night in the Spring Jamboree at Armwood High school. The Raiders took advantage of four Durant turnovers, including three fumbles. After Hassan Bailey scored on a 15-yard run, Patrick Colleran recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown to put PCHS up 13-0. After a field goal, […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Paxton Sims
Paxton Sims wasted no time bouncing from one sport to another this week. The Durant junior went 6-for-7 at the plate in Durant’s two games of the state tournament last weekend, in Fort Myers. This week, he began football practice, preparing for his senior season as a tight end/slot receiver for the Cougars. He had […]
Continue ReadingDurant returns from Fort Myers as the Class 8A state runner-up
The Durant baseball team fell short of winning the program’s first state championship May 18, losing to Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs) 8-3 in the Class 8A state championship at jetBlue Park, in Fort Myers. Lake Brantley out-hit the Cougars 12-7 in the game and built an early four-run lead that Durant couldn’t overcome. Durant ends […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: No shame for Durant as runner-up
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 ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Lake Brantley
The Durant Cougars fell short of winning the program’s first state championship Saturday, losing to Lake Brantley (Orlando) 8-3 in the 8A state championship at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers. Lake Brantley out-hit the Cougars 12-7 in the game and built an early four-run lead that Durant couldn’t overcome. Chaz Fowler received the loss on […]
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 ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant-American baseball
Durant advanced to the 8A state finals Friday with a 6-0 win over American High School. Tyler Danish got the complete-game win on the mound, allowing just one hit while striking out nine. Danish and Paxton Sims both went 3-for-4 at the plate. Durant will face Lake Brantley Saturday at 7:35 p.m. at jetBlue Park […]
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