Addison Snapp Photo courtesy of Judy Carrick Addison is a 5th grader who attends Cork Elementary, and she plays Volleyball at the YMCA. What first got you interested in playing volleyball, and how did you get started? I was taking a break from cheerleading this season, and my mom encouraged me to try another sport. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Raiders Dominate Newsome Wolves 28-6 on the Road
The Plant City Raiders traveled to take on the Newsome Wolves, entering the game with identical 4-2 records. The Raiders delivered a strong performance, overcoming a slow start to secure a 28-6 victory. The Raiders received the opening kickoff, but it went out of bounds, giving Plant City possession at its own 35-yard line. Miller […]
Continue ReadingCougars Cruise Past Spartans in 57-20 Victory
The Durant Cougars took the field Friday against the Spoto Spartans, and the Cougars wasted no time establishing control. Spoto received the opening kickoff and began at its own 16-yard line. After an incomplete pass and a four-yard run, the Spartans’ quarterback escaped the pocket and picked up a first down. A false start moved […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 10.08.26
Samantha Raines Photo by D1 digital studios Samantha is a senior at Plant City High School and plays Volleyball for the varsity Raiders team. What first got you interested in volleyball, and what made you want to stick with it? My junior year, Coach Brea convinced me to do it, and all my friends were, […]
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Photo courtesy of Hillary Hartline Callen Hartline Callen is homeschooled, in the 8th grade, and plays for Florida Baseball Heaven- Angels 14u. How did you first get interested in baseball, and what made you fall in love with the game? I’ve been playing since I was four years old. I’ve just always loved it; I […]
Continue ReadingCougars Rally Falls Short as Panthers Hold on for 13-7 Victory
The Durant Cougars came up just short Friday night, falling 13-7 to the Plant Panthers in a defensive battle that came down to the final play. The Cougars had several opportunities, but turnovers, missed chances in the red zone, and a strong second-half rushing attack from the Panthers made the difference. Plant received the opening […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.24.26
Photo courtesy of Amy Ling David Ling David Ling is a 17-year-old who is a 12th grader at Durant High School, where he is a winger for the hockey team. What got you started playing hockey, and what made you fall in love with the sport? I got into hockey by going to Lightning games […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Raiders Cruise Past Riverview Sharks, 37-7
The Plant City Raiders improved to 2-1 on the season with a dominant 37-7 victory over the Riverview Sharks. Plant City controlled the game from the opening, scoring 23 points in the first half while holding Riverview scoreless until the second half. The Raiders’ defense set the tone early, forcing the Sharks into a three-and-out […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.17.26
Grady Prior What got you started playing both football and baseball, and what do you enjoy most about each sport? I’ve grown up in a family that enjoys both sports. I started with baseball when I was four years old and began playing football in high school my freshman year. I enjoy everything we do […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 09.10.26
Bristol Wooten Photo courtesy of Michele Wooten Bristol is homeschooled and does Archery. How did you first get involved in archery, and what made you want to stick with it? My parents both shot 3D archery before I was born, and when I was about 4, my dad bought me my first bow, a tiny […]
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