By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant High defensive end Dontriel Perry is quickly establishing himself as a dominant force on the Cougars’ defense. The junior has 49 tackles on the year and leads the team with six sacks, including one to end the game last week against Tampa Bay Tech.
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Cougars roll to 34-7 win over Tampa Bay Tech
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Even at 10-0, the Durant High football team felt it had to make a statement Friday in its region quarterfinal game with Tampa Bay Tech. “We wanted to demand respect,” said senior fullback Jamarlon Hamilton. If people didn’t respect the Cougars before Friday night, they should now. Durant improved […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 11.15.12: Newfound Focus
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor As the water bucket rained down on Durant coach Mike Gottman last Friday, the coaches and players were elated to have capped off the regular season undefeated, a first for the Cougars. But as the players and coaches stepped out of the dark field house after a film session […]
Continue ReadingArea boys excited for new hoops season
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The boys basketball season features teams on the rise and teams in the rebuilding stages, and all three area teams have some notable games on the schedule.
Continue ReadingDurant caps off undefeated regular season with 31-0 win over King
For the first time since the school opened in 1995, the Durant High football team is a perfect 10-0 in the regular season. The Cougars finished off their first undefeated regular season Friday night with a 31-0 shutout win over King.
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 11.08.12: The Right Direction
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor If you look at the stat sheet now, it’s hard to believe that just four years ago, Durant senior fullback Jamarlon Hamilton didn’t know his right from his left. “We had to put ‘R’ and ‘L’ on his shoes, so he would know which direction to run,” said offensive […]
Continue ReadingGirls take court for new season
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Changes highlight the upcoming girls’ high school basketball season for area teams this year.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Winter season promises excitement
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Yes, the high school football season is coming to a close here, soon. Durant will be the only area team playing more than 10 games this season, but there is plenty to look forward to for high school sports fans out there. Let’s start with those football Cougars. Durant […]
Continue ReadingArea grapplers prep for 2012-13 season
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The high school wrestling season is right around the corner, and area wrestlers are making their final weight adjustments and prepare for the season that lies ahead.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City vs. Durant soccer
Both Plant City teams picked up big wins Tuesday night over rival Durant. The Plant City boys team shutout Durant 3-0 thanks to two goals from Edgar Morales and one from Gerson Herrera. Jorge Navarrette had an assist on the night.
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