Durant used a big second half and a bend but don’t break defense to come away with a 29-0 shutout win over Alonso Friday in the home opener for the Cougars. The Durant offense rushed for 231 yards on the night, thanks in large part to running backs Jamarlon Hamilton and Chris Atkins. Hamilton rushed […]
Continue ReadingDurant
Durant rides big second half to win over Alonso, 29-0
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer PLANT CITY — The Durant offense rushed for 231 yards, with most of it coming in the second half, as the Cougars rolled 29-0 over Alonso Friday at home. Penalties at key times plagued the Cougars in the first half, hampering their ability to get the running game going. […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.07.12: The First Test
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything has been running to plan so far for the Durant Cougars. But, according to head coach Mike Gottman, the biggest challenge thus far happens Friday.
Continue ReadingDurant crushes Freedom in season opener
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Durant High School made an astounding opening statement with a 57-7 dismantling of Freedom High Sept. 1, at Freedom.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Five things of note for fall season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know it’s football season. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our extensive football preview guide, “Under Construction,” in this edition. But there are many other happenings coming up that are not related to the pigskin. Here’s the top […]
Continue ReadingDurant bests Bloomingdale in preseason game
The Durant High School Cougars flexed their gridiron muscle with a 34-17 preseason win over Bloomingdale Aug. 24, at home.
Continue Reading2012 Volleyball Preview: Youth a theme for local teams
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and area teams are gearing up to build on last year’s success. One school, Plant City High, will usher in a new era with new head coach Jessie Thorton.
Continue ReadingNEW DIMENSION
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Many times, when a high school football team loses its star quarterback, there is a sense of uncertainty or even concern with what the future of the position has in store. That’s not the case going into the upcoming season for Durant High, where rising senior Zach Stephenson or […]
Continue Reading
