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 […]
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Girls 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 ReadingCrest runners successful at districts
The results are in for area high school cross country teams’ performances in their respective district meets.
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.
Continue ReadingFour area swimmers headed to state
Several area high school swimmers are state bound after their performances at the regional meets over the weekend.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Newsome
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City faced a fierce foe in Newsome Nov. 2.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City volleyball in regionals
The Plant City High School volleyball team ended its season Wednesday, falling to George Jenkins 3-0 in the regional quarterfinals. The Lady Raiders fell in straight sets to George Jenkins, 25-13, 25-11, 25-21. George Jenkins is a senior-loaded team, with five seniors and six juniors, while Plant City had no seniors and only two juniors […]
Continue ReadingBoys soccer squads kick off new season
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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