Photos courtesy of Glen RyanJayden Cornelius Jayden Cornelius plays wide receiver and cornerback for Durant High School. He and the Cougars are coming off a big 53-6 win vs Wharton where Jayden had a pick 6! How does it feel for you and the team to get back in the win column? It feels good, […]
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Strawberry Crest Football Coach Scores $2000 Grant
Being recognized for hard work is a satisfying experience, such is the case for the head coach of Strawberry Crest High School’s football program. Phillip Prior, a Hillsborough County native, felt honored when he was voted by community members to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ High School Head Coach of the Week. The Strawberry Crest […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Rolls Past Riverview, Moves to 3-1
Photos courtesy of Braden Gilley Plant City received the ball to open the game. On the opening kickoff, Treon Williams ran it in for a touchdown. Then Plant City attempted the 2-point conversion on a quarterback run. With 11:47 left in the first, the score was already 8-0 Raiders. The Sharks started their first drive […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.19.23
Taylor Gaylord Taylor is an 8-year-old 3rd grader who plays softball for the team Typhoons-Striz. How long have you been playing softball? 3 years What’s a position that you haven’t played yet that you’d like to give a try? I would like to try pitcher. If you’re not playing softball, what are you doing in […]
Continue ReadingCrest Shuts Out Brandon in Home Opener, MOVES TO 3-0
The Strawberry Crest Chargers entered last Friday’s game against the Brandon Eagles 2-0 with back-to-back wins on the road versus East Bay and Middleton. This game was the Chargers first home game of the year. The Chargers won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. The Eagles started the game off nicely with […]
Continue ReadingPCHS STUDENT WINS GOLD AT AAU JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Gavin Tinsley has played basketball his whole life. Since he is 6’7”, that makes a lot of sense. It wasn’t until last year that someone directed Tinsley toward high jumping. PCHS Track & Field Coach, Drew Martucci, encouraged Tinsley to try it out. “At first I didn’t want to do it, but eventually after basketball […]
Continue ReadingDurant brings Redman Cup back home in chaotic thriller
Photos courtesy of Glen Ryan In 2023, Terrence Hicks-led Plant City beat Durant to claim their first Redman Rivalry win since 2020. The Raiders found themselves in Ron Frost Stadium once again to attempt to keep the cup in their trophy case. Both sides had momentum coming off big wins against lower-tier opponents. This time, […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.05.24
Haven Pierce Haven Pierce is a junior at Plant City High School where he plays wide receiver for the Raiders. He is coming off a solid game vs the Durant Cougars, with three receptions, 38 receiving yards, and a touchdown! How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football for about 8 […]
Continue ReadingDurant Cougars Win Season Opener Against Lake Gibson
The Sunshine State didn’t bless local high schools with good weather for their season openers. The start of the Durant game was delayed due to weather and it rained the entire first quarter, but following that, it was good football weather. The Cougars won the coin toss and deferred to Lake Gibson. The Braves started […]
Continue ReadingPOLE VAULTER SOARS
Measure the distance to your point of take off Set markers along the runway to make sure your steps fall on just the right spots Grab a 14-foot pole in both hands Sprint down a runway carrying the pole at a 35-degree angle Plant the end of the pole in a steel box set into […]
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