By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The boys basketball season features teams on the rise and teams in the rebuilding stages, and all three area teams have some notable games on the schedule.
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Durant caps off undefeated regular season with 31-0 win over King
For the first time since the school opened in 1995, the Durant High football team is a perfect 10-0 in the regular season. The Cougars finished off their first undefeated regular season Friday night with a 31-0 shutout win over King.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Plant City vs. Tampa Bay Tech
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City ended its 2012 season with a tough 28-13 loss against Tampa Bay Tech Nov. 9, at home.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Soccer – SCHS at Durant
The Strawberry Crest High School soccer teams made the short trip to Durant Thursday for non-district matches.
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 11.08.12: The Right Direction
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 […]
Continue ReadingGirls 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 ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madison Simcox
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Madison Simcox, 13, has been cheering for nine years and is one of the most experienced member of the Plant City Dolphins 13- to 15-year-old varsity competition cheer team. Simcox’s team placed third at the F.I.F.C.A. conference competition Nov. 3, at the Strawberry Festival grounds and fourth two weeks […]
Continue ReadingCrest runners successful at districts
The results are in for area high school cross country teams’ performances in their respective district meets.
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