Football Recap: Durant Starts Season with Victory at Home + How To Watch

Durant took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They managed a 23-17 victory over the Lake Gibson Braves. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.

Among those leading the charge was Sam Themar, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 143 yards and one TD.

Coming up, Durant is taking a road trip to face off against Plant City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Gibson, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Haines City at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.