Durant Football: Against Tampa Bay Tech in Regional Quarterfinals (Nov. 16)

The undefeated Durant Cougars vie for their first prep playoff win, facing the Tampa Bay Tech Titans at home, in Plant City, at the Ron Frost Stadium. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regional quarterfinal games kicks off at 7:30 p.m

What I Learned as a Great American Teach-In Speaker

Set to speak at this year’s Great American Teach-In, Brandon Kiwanian Karen Gerardi recounts why she decided to return for a second year. Her biggest thrill? What the Bank of Tampa service supervisor learned from the students at Frost Elementary.

Durant Football: Cougars Score a Perfect Season With King Shutout Win

The Durant Cougars, at home in Plant City on Nov. 9, walked off the field with a 31-0 shutout win against the King Lions. The District 7A-8 champs left the field with a 10-0 record and the school's first perfect season.

Durant's Perfect Season Record Celebrated on the Field, in the Stands

Excitement and focus on the field and in the stands built throughout the night Nov. 9 as the Durant High School Cougars faced the King High School Lions for the final game of the 2012 season. Durant now stakes claim to a perfect season.

Durant's Final Score in Final Quarter of Perfect Season (VIDEO)

The Durant Cougars are the first team in school history to end a season without a loss. The perfect season ended with a shutout win Nov. 9 against King. Next up: Tampa Bay Tech, in the opening round of playoffs.

Brandon Football: Eagles Face Jefferson in Tampa Tonight (Nov. 9)

The Brandon High School Eagles travel for football tonight, Nov. 9, against the Jefferson High School Dragons. Game time in Tampa is at 7:30 p.m.

How to Prevent Head Lice in Brandon

Tips to prevent and treat head lice in children.

Most Brandon Schools Close for Veterans Day

The national holiday is Monday, Nov. 12 this year.

Durant Beats Riverview, Cougars 1 Game Shy of a Perfect Season

It's a season to remember for the Durant Cougars, who came home from Riverview with their ninth win of the season. Brandon loses by 1, Newsome makes it a winning season (at the expense of Plant City) and Armwood comes through with a fourth-quarter

Armwood Football: Hawks Face King Lions at Home Tonight (Nov. 2)

Game time Nov. 2 is 7:30 p.m. for the Armwood High School Hawks, who host the King Lions at the Lyle Flagg Field in Seffner. It is the final game of the regular season for the Hawks.

Durant Football: Will Perfect Season Advance in Riverview Tonight?

The undefeated Durant Cougars are hungry for their ninth win in a perfect season with their contest tonight, Nov. 2, against the Riverview Sharks. The game is scheduled to start 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School.

Brandon, Plant City Football: Photos From E.F. McLane Stadium

It was the last home game of the season for the Brandon High School Eagles, who hosted the Plant City Raiders at E.F. McLane Stadium on Oct. 26. Life in the stands and from the sidelines are caught in these photos, snapped under the Friday night lights.

Brandon Sports Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness at McLane Stadium

Pink was the color at McLane Stadium on Oct. 26, as the Brandon High School varsity cheerleaders led the way with support for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Brandon Football: Eagles Fall Short by 2 to Plant City

The Brandon Eagles fell 2 points shy of their second win of the season, bowing to the Plant City Raiders, 22-20, at McLane Stadium in Brandon on Oct. 26.

Armwood Football: Hawks Fall to Plant Panthers in Overtime

The clash of the titans came up a victory for the Plant High Panthers, who handed the Armwood Hawks their third defeat of the season, with a 20-19 win in overtime.

Durant Football: Undefeated Season Advances With East Bay Win

The undefeated Durant High School Cougars, under head coach Mike Gottman, beat the East Bay Indians on Oct. 26 to make it an 8-0 season. The game was played on East Bay's turf in Gibsonton.

Durant Football: Undefeated Cougars Face East Bay Tonight (Oct. 26)

The undefeated Durant Cougars look to make it an eight-game winning streak with their contest tonight, Oct. 26, against the East Bay Indians. The game is scheduled to start 7:30 p.m. at East Bay High School in Gibsonton.

Brandon Football: Eagles at Home Against Plant City High (Oct. 26)

Game time Oct. 26 is 7:30 p.m. for the Eagles, who host the Plant City Raiders at the McLane Stadium in Brandon.

Armwood Football: Hawks Face Panthers at Plant High Tonight (Oct. 26)

Game time Oct. 26 is 7:30 p.m. for the Armwood High School Hawks. They travel to Tampa to face their perennial rivals, the Plant High School Panthers. Both teams won state championship games last year.

Students Mourn Jenny Caballero

The 11-year-old Rodgers Middle School student drowned in a pond yesterday.

Prep Football: Brandon Wins, Armwood Bows

The Brandon Eagles snapped their six-game losing streak with a 16-8 win against the Riverview Sharks. The Armwood Hawks lost to the Hillsborough Terriers 0-3. It was Armwood's second season loss.

Durant Football: Undefeated Season Advances With Newsome Win

The undefeated Durant High School Cougars beat the Newsome Wolves on Oct. 18 to make it a 7-0 season. The game was played on Durant's home turf in Plant City.

Are Hillsborough Public Schools Closed or Open on Friday, Oct. 19?

Thursday, Oct. 18, marks the last day of the first grading period for Hillsborough County public schools. What follows is a day off for students.

Durant Football: Undefeated Cougars Host Newsome Tonight (Oct. 18)

The undefeated Durant Cougars look to add a seventh game to their winning streak with their Oct. 18 contest against the Newsome Wolves. The game is scheduled to start 7:30 p.m. at Durant High School in Plant City.

Durant Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It was homecoming at Durant High School on Oct. 12 at the Ron Frost Stadium in Plant City, where the Cougars extended their undefeated season and cheerleaders, fans and football players wore pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Prep Football: Cougar Plays, Queen's Crowning, Hawk Band Moves and More

The Armwood Hawks beat the Strawberry Crest Chargers on Oct. 12 while the Durant Cougars dominated the Chamberlain Chiefs. Life on and off the football field is captured in these Brandon Patch photos and videos.

Brandon Football: Plant Loss Extends Eagles' Winless Season

It was a somber night for the Eagles, who returned home to Brandon on Oct. 12 with their sixth loss in a winless season. Brandon bowed to the Plant Panthers, who extended their wins to five with a 55-0 shut-out victory.

Armwood Football: Hawks Score a Win (35-18) at Strawberry Crest

The Armwood High School football team traveled crosstown to Strawberry Crest in Dover on Oct. 12, where the Hawks scored their sixth season win.

Durant Football: Cougars Remain Undefeated With Chamberlain Win

The undefeated Durant High School Cougars beat the Chamberlain Chiefs on Oct. 12 to make it a 6-0 season. The homecoming game was played on Durant's home turf in Plant City.

Durant Crowns a Queen, Homecoming Draws a Crowd

The 2012 Homecoming Queen was crowned on the football field at Durant High School on Oct. 12 before a large crowd there to see the Durant Cougars continue their domination with a sixth win in the team's undefeated season.

Durant Football: Undefeated Cougars Face Chamberlain at Home (Oct. 12)

The undefeated Durant High School Cougars look to add a sixth game to their winning streak with their Oct. 12 contest against the Chamberlain Chiefs. The homecoming game will be played on Durant's home turf in Plant City.

Armwood Football: Hawks Face Chargers at Strawberry Crest in Dover

Game time Oct. 12 is 7:30 p.m. for the Armwood High School Hawks. They travel to Dover to face their crosstown rivals, the Strawberry Crest Chargers.

Raises: When Will Hillsborough Teachers, Others Get Theirs?

The Hillsborough County School Board on Oct. 9 officially approved pay increases for teachers, administrators, support staff and others. Dates for when those raises will hit paychecks were announced with the board's vote.

Top Patch Videos From Friday Night Football

The winning touchdown at Lyle Flagg Stadium, home of the Armwood Hawks, a cheerleader defying gravity with 25 spread-eagle jumps, a Brandon Eagles drive and more are featured in these videos, shot Friday night, Oct. 5, at Greater Brandon stadiums.

Cheerleader Defies Gravity With 25 Spread-Eagle Jumps (VIDEO)

Armwood High School cheerleader Chris Turner, sporting a pink senior T-shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, executes 25 spread-eagle jumps before a home crowd at Lyle Flagg Field in Seffner.

Armwood Football: Hawks Score Late-Game Win (20-16) Over Sickles

The Armwood Hawks are undefeated in league play (3-0) and 5-0 overall following the team's 20-16 win over the Sickles Gryphons at Lyle Flagg Field in Seffner on Oct. 5.

Brandon at Newsome Falls Short Again, Loss Streak Extended to 5

The Brandon Eagles lost their fifth game of the season with a 35-13 upset at Newsome High School on Oct. 5. Brandon has yet to win a game this season.

Brandon Football: Eagles Away at Newsome (Oct. 5)

Game time Oct. 5 is 7:30 p.m. for the Brandon High School Eagles, who travel to Lithia to face the Newsome Wolves.

Armwood Football: Hawks Face Sickles Gryphons at Lyle Flagg Field

Game time Oct. 5 is 7:30 p.m. for the Armwood High School Hawks on their home turf. They host the Sickles High School Gryphons at Lyle Flagg Field in Seffner.

Bay Area Church of Christ 2012 Fall Festival