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FOOTBALL
+ Durant routs Strawberry Crest
Although Erick Davis and Crispian Atkins were both back at 100%, Thursday night belonged to Kamerron Joyce.
The Durant sophomore scored three touchdowns on the ground — two in the fourth quarter — putting the emphasis on the Cougars’ 37-7 win over Strawberry Crest.
Joyce had just seven carries, totaling 34 yards, but no one in blue and gold could argue with his scoring efficiency. The fans also were happy to see Davis doing his thing at full speed again. Although he didn’t complete any of his three pass attempts, the senior picked up 168 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
Atkins rounded out the scoring effort with one touchdown and 41 yards.
The Chargers were able to avoid a shutout in the third quarter, when Tristan Hyde completed a nine-yard touchdown pass to Clay Cullins.
In other area action, Plant City put itself back in the district picture with a dominating 21-6 win over East Bay. Corey King (two) and Austin Carswell (one) scored all of the touchdowns on the ground, combining for 81 yards, but Markese Hargrove shredded the defense with 269 yards on just 18 carries. Also, linebacker Patrick Colleran set a new personal best with 20 tackles.
MARTIAL ARTS
+ Welbon to host self-defense class
Chris Welbon Karate wants to help any woman who wants to learn how to fight back.
The school is hosting its “Street Smart” Self-Defense Class for Women from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17, at the school, 602 S. Collins St. The class is open to girls and women ages 12 and older and will focus on holiday-shopping awareness. Students will learn awareness and response skills, defense tactics and other techniques, and also will go through scenario training.
Only 30 participants will be able to attend the class. Cost is $20. A registration form is available to download and print on Chris Welbon Karate Clubs’ Facebook page, facebook.com/CWKarate. Turn in the form at the school.
For more information, call (813) 752-9800.