For the ninth-straight summer, Southeastern football will be hosting the Gridiron Golf Shoot-out, with this year’s event scheduled for June 22^nd at Silverado Golf Course in Durant, Okla.

The event features a 9 a.m. shotgun start, with checkin scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. that morning.

The Shoot-out is one of the largest annual fundraisers for the Southeastern’s football program.

Proceeds from this event benefit the SE football program, and 100 percent of every dollar raised goes toward basic program needs such as travel, equipment and apparel necessary for our student-athletes to compete.

SE is seeking fans that would be interested in sponsoring or playing in the tournament, or both.

The by Browse to Save” href=”http://www.gosoutheastern.com/news/2013/5/14/FB_0514131133.aspx?path=football”>registration includes breakfast during registration and lunch after the tournament and would like to have all team/sponsor registration forms returned by June 14^th.

SE has set three levels of sponsorship for this event – Gold ($500), Blue ($200), White ($100), but would graciously accept any amount you are willing to give.

Gold sponsors receive a complimentary foursome and a game jersey. Blue sponsors receive a game jersey. All sponsors receive a course sign at the tournament as well as recognition on the team website.

Football will also accept donations of prizes to be given away at the tournament.

Fan support is instrumental in helping Southeastern become one of the top NCAA Division II by Browse to Save” href=”http://www.gosoutheastern.com/news/2013/5/14/FB_0514131133.aspx?path=football”>programs in the country.

SE will also be honoring the 1988-1989 championship football teams at the tournament on Saturday. Also, make plans to attend the Gridiron Golf Southeastern Social on Friday, June 21^st at the Southeastern Magnolia House (President’s House) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

If you are in need of further information please do not hesitate to contact offensive coordinator Chad Speer at (580) 745-2466, or at cspeer@se.edu.

Pictured from left: Dr. Minks, Tony Liridon, Brad Aycock, Boston Brittain, Jordan Sullivan, Josh Hobbs and Stewart Murray.

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Roma Italian Restaurant carded a hot 50 to win Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s 16th-annual Presidential Golf Classic on a warm Friday at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club.

Attorney at Law Brett Morton’s team finished second with Salita’s Mexican Restaurant taking third place. Morton’s team also shot a 50 and Salita’s scored 51.

The results were determined by a card playoff. Longest Drive went to Pam Young and Justin Brown. Kelsey Hanebaum and Mac Hamilton were Closest to the Hole. Southeastern president Larry Minks presented the award to the first-place team.

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The Savage Storm football team will play an 11-game schedule starting in September, including six home games and five on the road. All but one of the games, a mid-season contest against Texas A&M-Commerce, will be Great American Conference games. It seems there will be no “gimmes” in 2013. Southeastern will open and close the season with home games, and will never spend more than one consecutive week home or away.

Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.: Southern Arkansas University at Southeastern. The Muleriders finished 8-3 last year and took a 31-24 win over the Storm at Paul Laird Field. But SAU opening on the road in the middle of the week in late summer will help Southeastern to some home cooking. (Projection: 1-0)

Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.: Southeastern at University of Arkansas-Monticello. The Storm manhandled the Weevils 41-35 on their own turf last season. With an extra couple days of rest and a road win a year ago, no reason to believe Southeastern won’t do it again. (Projection: 2-0)

Saturday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.: Henderson State University at Southeastern. The Reddies won big in a 2012 home game against SE, as well as owning a decisive victory at Paul Laird Field two seasons ago. Their 10-1 mark last season could carry momentum into this one, and they will give the Storm all they can handle in this early season tilt. (Projection: 2-1)

Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.: Southeastern at Ouachita Baptist University (in Arkadelphia, Ark.). The Tigers went 6-0 to start last season before dropping four straight to end on a whimper. One of the wins was a 27-24 heart-breaker over the Storm at Paul Laird Field. Look for SE to return the favor in Arkansas. (Projection: 3-1)

Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.: Texas A&M-Commerce at Southeastern. The Savage Storm dispatched the Lions 31-6 in Commerce last season. We predict the same outcome against this former conference rival. (Projection: 4-1)

Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.: Southeastern at Southern Nazarene University (in Bethany, Okla.). The Crimson Storm (2-9 last season, their first in GAC) will be playing for keeps this time around. Even though their conference games count this year, they are still adjusting to this level of competition. Look for a Savage Storm road win. (Projection: 5-1)

Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.: Southwestern Oklahoma at Southeastern. The Dogs lost 26-16 in Durant last year and went 3-7 on the season. A return trip to Paul Laird in mid-October could find a struggling Southwestern face-to-face against a brewing Savage Storm. (Projection: 6-1)

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.: Southeastern at Northwestern (in Alva, Okla.). The Storm visited Alva last year and won 31-6 in a game that didn’t count for the Rangers. Well, they count this year and SE will be returning to NW on Homecoming to play spoiler. (Projection: 7-1)

Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.: Harding University at Southeastern. The reigning conference champions took a 31-9 win over SE last season. The Bison will return to Paul Laird Field - hopefully with Durant native Cordell Zalenski suited up - and they could stop a surging Storm in their tracks. (Projection: 7-2)

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.: Southeastern at Arkansas Tech (in Russellville, Ark.). The Storm lost by a touchdown in a high-scoring affair last season, also in Russellville. Will SE take the wonder out of these Boys? Or will a late-season losing streak stymie the Savage Storm? (Projection: 7-3)

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.: East Central University at Southeastern. The rivalry returns to the turf in Durant and we foresee a reversal of last season’s 31-17 loss in Ada. (Final Projection: 8-3 overall and 7-3 in the conference.)