Durant had to skate by with only a one-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 29-point drubbing they dealt Newsome on Friday. The Cougars claimed a resounding 50-21 win over the Wolves. The game marked the Cougars' most dominant victory of the season.
Durant's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Themar, who threw for 153 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 8-for-8 passing, and also rushed for 74 yards and one TD. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 57 yards. King Rivera was another key player, picking up 123 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Cougars
| 10/03/25 @ Newsome | 202 |
| 09/26/25 @ Riverview | 93 |
| 09/19/25 vs Wharton | 117 |
| 09/12/25 vs Armwood | -13 |
| 09/05/25 @ Gaither | 78 |
| + 4 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Durant was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Durant didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rivera and Ryan Porter.
Although Newsome took the loss, they still got scores from Trey Gaffney, Jaikim Haggans, and Max Urbanek.
Durant's record is now 3-4. As for Newsome, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Durant will welcome Bloomingdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Newsome, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Alonso at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Ravens' defense has only allowed 9.4 points per game this season, so the Wolves' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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