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 […]
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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 ReadingStrawberry Crest battles Bloomingdale
Strawberry Crest faced a tough test tonight at Bloomingdale. The Bulls squeaked away with a 28-27 win against the Chargers. Two first-quarter turnovers led to two quick TDs for the Chargers, who carried a 27-21 lead into the locker room at the half.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Karel Hamilton
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Strawberry Crest senior wide receiver Karel Hamilton defines what it means to be an unselfish player. After having just one catch in the Chargers’ preseason game with Freedom, the standout didn’t complain. The following week, he made a statement on the field, with three big catches against Plant City, […]
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 ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletic trainers needed at schools
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything happens for a reason. That was the message new Strawberry Crest head football coach John Kelly sent to his team after the Chargers’ season opener against crosstown rival Plant City. But the statement wasn’t in reference to the Chargers’ 21-7 win, which will go down as one of […]
Continue ReadingVolleyball: Crest opens season with win over Plant City
DOVER — DOVER — The Strawberry Crest High volleyball team kicked off the 2012 season with a win Tuesday, defeating rival Plant City 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-15). The match was a good measuring tool for both teams to see where they stand at this early juncture in the season.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Durant tee off new season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Plant City High hosted the golf teams from Durant High School Sept. 4, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. The PCHS girls’ team beat Durant 193 to 202, with Kellyanne Hurst leading the way, shooting a 38. Freshman Kendall Johnson had a nice debut for the Lady Raiders, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City at Strawberry Crest
It’s a new day at Strawberry Crest high school. The Chargers picked up the program’s first signature win Saturday night by beating Plant City 21-7. The Chargers defense came up big in containing a Raiders team that is dealing with the loss of 22 seniors to graduation. The Strawberry Crest offense ate up yards on […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest gets landmark win over Plant City 21-7
A scary moment at the end of the Strawberry Crest-Plant City game Saturday overshadowed what may be the biggest win in the history of the Chargers’ program. On what would be the final play of the game, senior linebacker Andrew Zuluaga was injured on a hit and laid unconscious for several minutes. Paramedics on the […]
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