By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Two days each week, while most high school students are relishing the last few hours and minutes of sleep before school, Bailey Bowden is up and on her way to Valrico to train. “I wake up around 4 a.m. to come over here,” Bowden said about morning training on […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Macie Jones
Macie Jones is a senior setter with the Durant High School volleyball team. Jones is just one of two seniors on the Lady Cougars and a captain. Through just two games this season, Jones has 70 assists and serves as a leader for a young Durant team looking to reclaim past success, including three state […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 3
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Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Swimming – Strawberry Crest vs. Bloomingdale
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Strawberry Crest swim team took on Bloomingdale Sept. 10 at the Plant City Y.M.C.A. The SCHS girls’ team fell to Bloomingdale 139-63 while the boys’ team lost 124-78. Middleton only competed in the boys division, finishing with just seven points. Angelina Gallastegui took home first for the Lady […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Alonso at Durant
Durant used a big second half and a bend but don’t break defense to come away with a 29-0 shutout win over Alonso Friday in the home opener for the Cougars. The Durant offense rushed for 231 yards on the night, thanks in large part to running backs Jamarlon Hamilton and Chris Atkins. Hamilton rushed […]
Continue ReadingDurant rides big second half to win over Alonso, 29-0
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer PLANT CITY — The Durant offense rushed for 231 yards, with most of it coming in the second half, as the Cougars rolled 29-0 over Alonso Friday at home. Penalties at key times plagued the Cougars in the first half, hampering their ability to get the running game going. […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest battles Bloomingdale
Strawberry Crest faced a tough test tonight at Bloomingdale. The Bulls squeaked away with a 28-27 win against the Chargers. Two first-quarter turnovers led to two quick TDs for the Chargers, who carried a 27-21 lead into the locker room at the half.
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Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.07.12: The First Test
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything has been running to plan so far for the Durant Cougars. buy flagyl online buy flagyl online no prescription But, according to head coach Mike Gottman, the biggest challenge thus far happens Friday.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletic trainers needed at schools
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything happens for a reason. That was the message new Strawberry Crest head football coach John Kelly sent to his team after the Chargers’ season opener against crosstown rival Plant City. But the statement wasn’t in reference to the Chargers’ 21-7 win, which will go down as one of […]
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