By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor With the two schools separated by just a few miles on I-4, it makes sense for Armwood and Strawberry Crest to be natural rivals. Given recent meetings, including the 80-0 embarrassment Armwood put on last year, the series could barely be called a rivalry. That is, until Friday night. […]
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PHOTO 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 […]
Continue ReadingDurant defeats rival Plant City, 22-7
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor For the first time in four years, the James L. Redman Memorial Cup is going back to Durant. The Cougars beat rival Plant City 22-7 Friday for the first time since 2008 in the sixth installment since the rivalry trophy was introduced in 2007.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lexi Thompson
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant’s Lexi Thompson had a huge night Oct. 2, in the Lady Cougars 3-0 win over rival Strawberry Crest. The junior outside hitter had 27 kills on the night, bringing her season total to 148. She leads Durant in that category, as well as aces, and is in the […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Rivalries provide extra excitement for athletes
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Rivalries are special. No matter the sport or the level of competition, rivalries bring out the passion and excitement that make sports great. When I took this job and began researching our Plant City schools, the first result I came to was a photo gallery of last year’s football […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.04.12: Redman’s Rivalry
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Friday’s game between Plant City and Durant is significant in more ways than one. There is a lot at stake for both programs — Class 7A District 8 standings, playoff implications, a cherished rivalry trophy and last — but certainly not least — bragging rights.
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