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Football: Durant 34, Spoto 13

 
Published Sept. 5, 2015

RIVERVIEW — Durant dominated the first half by putting up 28 points and only allowing seven, on the first drive after a 30-minute rain delay. The Cougars held the Spartans out the end zone on the last play of the half, then the electricity went out in the area. The Cougars ended up winning 34-13 and move to 2-0 on the season and the Spartans drop to 0-2.

Key play: On the ensuing play after the Spartans' lone touchdown, Jalen Forte returned the kickoff for 80 yards for a touchdown.

Key drive: On the first drive of the game the Cougars were facing fourth and 11 from the Spartans' 31 when sophomore quarterback Carlton Potter found Steven Witchoskey for a touchdown.

Key stat: Witchoskey had two catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns.

Quote of the game: "I seen the hole to the left, baited them to the middle and went left and followed my blocks for the touchdown." — Forte, Durant's senior running back