By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Two of three area boys soccer teams advanced to regionals last season, with Plant City winning Class 4A District 9, beating Strawberry Crest in the district championship game. Plant City fell to Clearwater 5-4 in a penalty shootout, while Strawberry Crest fell to Seminole High 7-0 in the regional […]
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Tough draw for Durant volleyball
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The Durant High School volleyball team entered the season with hopes to return the program to the success of the past. It’s a program that has won three state championships and finished as runner-up twice since the school opened in 1995. All season, the motto for the team was […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Newsome at Durant football
Durant stayed undefeated on the season with a 38-28 win over Newsome Thursday night at home. Senior running back Jamarlon Hamilton had over 150 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while the Cougars defense came up with four Newsome turnovers. Durant will hit the road next week as they face East Bay Oct. 26 […]
Continue ReadingDurant wins turnover battle, defeats Newsome 38-28
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor PLANT CITY — Durant came away with four turnovers Thursday night as the Cougars improved to 7-0, beating Newsome 38-28. Newsome (3-4, 2-1 Class 7A District 8) quarterback Will Worth had a big night running the football, but threw two costly interceptions. The first came in the second quarter […]
Continue ReadingDurant softball relives historic title run
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant High’s softball team is five months removed from bringing home the school’s first state softball championship.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant JV football and homecoming festivities
It was a busy night Thursday at Durant. The junior varsity football game was packed with happenings when the JV Cougars weren’t clashing with Newsome, their final opponent of the season. A homecoming parade took place before kickoff, with floats featuring a circus theme. The 2012 Durant High 8A softball state championship team was in […]
Continue ReadingTeams preparing for district tournaments
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Area golf teams will tee off early next week in Class 2A District 10 tournaments, and while only a few teams have a realistic shot at advancing to regionals, several individuals have the chance to qualify. On the girls side, both Plant City and Durant will be looking to […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.11.12: Football Familiarity
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor When John Kelly’s team takes the field Friday, emotions will certainly be running high. That’s because on the opposite sideline will be Armwood High, Kelly’s alma mater. It’s also the school where he served as an assistant for the past two seasons — while maintaining his teaching position at […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Plant City Fans
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Scattered thunderstorms didn’t squelch school spirit during the Durant vs. Plant City rivalry game Oct. 5, at Durant.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Durant football
Durant improved to 5-0 Friday night with a 22-7 win over city and district rival Plant City. The Cougars rushed for more than 200 yards in the win and the Durant defense made key stops and forced turnovers to swing momentum. The win puts Durant (5-0, 2-0) in a two-way tie with Newsome for the […]
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