Three Plant City High softball players celebrated their recent signings to play at the next level with a signing ceremony at PCHS.
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Durant’s historic season ends with 21-14 loss to Newsome
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It had been over a year since the Durant players and coaches felt the way they felt Friday night. On the same field that saw the Cougars lose in the region quarterfinals to Gaither in 2011, Durant was handed its first loss of the season, as district rival Newsome […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Regional Semifinals Edition
The Plant City Observer brings you a special playoff edition of our new weekly podcast, the Plant City Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2012 season. This week, host Matt Mauney will break down the regional semifinal match-up between Durant High and Newsome. Durant heads into the […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Cougars welcome holiday practice
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what you have in life and a chance to spend some quality time with family. With the Durant football team’s win over Tampa Bay Tech last week, the Cougars season continues and ensures at least one more game this Friday. That […]
Continue ReadingPreseason tournament builds exposure for Plant City teams
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Not many people will argue that every high school sport takes a back seat to football in Plant City. But area high school basketball coaches are looking to change that perception.
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 11.22.12: Familiar Foe
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The tape was studied on a Monday-morning film session as players listened carefully to coaches breaking down what they watched on the screen. It’s an opening-week ritual that will never change, but if there was ever a week where the tape isn’t that necessary, it would be this one […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dontriel Perry
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant High defensive end Dontriel Perry is quickly establishing himself as a dominant force on the Cougars’ defense. The junior has 49 tackles on the year and leads the team with six sacks, including one to end the game last week against Tampa Bay Tech.
Continue ReadingCougars roll to 34-7 win over Tampa Bay Tech
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Even at 10-0, the Durant High football team felt it had to make a statement Friday in its region quarterfinal game with Tampa Bay Tech. “We wanted to demand respect,” said senior fullback Jamarlon Hamilton. If people didn’t respect the Cougars before Friday night, they should now. Durant improved […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant at Plant City Preseason Classic
The Durant boys basketball team held off Plant City 57-44 in the Raider Classic preseason tournament Thursday night at Plant City High School. The tournament featured four teams including city rivals Durant and Plant City. It was the fifth year of the tournament under PCHS head coach Dale Chambers. Plant City will get a rematch […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Regional Quarterfinals Edition
The Plant City Observer brings you a special playoff edition of our new weekly podcast, the Plant City Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2012 season. This week, host Matt Mauney will break down the Regional Quarterfinal match-up between Durant High and Tampa Bay Tech. Durant heads […]
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