The Durant Daily Democrat

Sullivan tabbed to lead SE Golf

Southeastern Director of Athletics Keith Baxter has announced the hiring of Gipper Sullivan to head the Savage Storm men’s golf program. Sullivan, the grandson of Southeastern Hall of Famer … more

8/6/20 05:44 PM

Youth-laden Lady Lions open softball campaign Monday

A lot of faces change but expectations remain the same for the Durant Lady Lion softball team as it heads into the 2020 season looking to extend its string of six state tournament … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 8/6/20 02:48 PM

SE Women’s Tennis adds five

Southeastern women’s tennis head coach Brian Nelson has announced the addition of five new players to the roster for the upcoming 2020-21 season. The recruiting class includes four … more

8/6/20 10:19 AM

SE’s Webb nominated for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year

Southeastern women’s basketball player Katie Webb is a 2020 nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year. Webb, a native of Melissa, Texas, put together a spectacular season to end her storied career … more

8/6/20 10:16 AM

Durant Lady Lions Softball Team practices

Official practice has begun for the Durant Lady Lions Softball Team and they practiced Monday morning at the high school softball field. Their first game, which is away, is Aug. 10. more

7/30/20 08:36 PM

Ragsdale named SE Women’s Basketball assistant coach

Southeastern women’s basketball head coach Darin Grover has announced the hiring of Kaylie Ragsdale as the team’s assistant coach. Ragsdale transitions into the full-time role after … more

7/30/20 05:34 PM

College athletics delayed

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference Council of Presidents unanimously approved a plan to delay the start of all intercollegiate athletic practices until the week of August 31, … more

7/29/20 09:25 AM

SE football players practice

Southeastern defensive backs coach Gabe Eliserio talks to players during a practice last week at Paul Laird Field. Southeastern Savage Storm football players who live in the area have been … more

7/16/20 08:36 PM

Caddo powerlifters Class B regional runner-up

Caddo’s boys powerlifting team captured runner-up honors at the Class B regional tournament, qualifying five lifters for the state meet. In total, three sophomores and a pair of seniors … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/26/20 08:10 AM

Webb Earns All-Central Region nod

Southeastern’s Katie Webb has been named a first team All-Central Region selection after leading the Savage Storm to a sweep of the Great American Conference regular season and tournament … more

3/19/20 12:02 PM

Buckingham, Dworsky earn All-Region honors

Southeastern’s Kevin Buckingham and Adam Dworsky have each been named D2CCA Second Team All-Central Region selections. The duo helped the Savage Storm to a 23-8 record overall on the second, … more

3/19/20 11:59 AM

Durant soccer teams split Madill contests

After opening the season with a pair of strong victories apiece, Durant High School’s soccer teams ran into a buzz saw with Madill last week at Paul Laird Field. The Lady Lions put together … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/19/20 09:31 AM

Calera boys finish off best finish in decades

A Cinderella postseason run by the Calera Bulldogs struck midnight just shy of the school’s first state basketball tournament appearance since 1996, but still produced the deepest playoff run … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/19/20 09:26 AM

SE sports suspended for remainder of season

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference Council of Presidents announced an indefinite suspension of the conference’s sports activities - practices and competitions - for the … more

3/18/20 11:56 AM

Lions baseballers sweep Glenpool in district twinbill

Senior Shawn Westmoreland fired another complete game masterpiece to spur the Durant Lions to a District 5A-3 baseball sweep of Glenpool last week. The righthanded hurler needed just 80 pitches to … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/18/20 09:25 AM

Lion baseballers start with solid opening week

After opening the season with a district split against rival McAlester, a 3-1 record in the Bells, Texas Tournament helped finish off a solid opening week. The Lions began the week with a tough … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/12/20 03:00 PM

DHS powerlifters claim 5A regional title

Durant’s High School powerlifting squad bested rivals Ardmore and McAlester to capture the Class 5A regional powerlifting championship, scoring points in 10 of the 11 weight divisions. Next … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/12/20 11:33 AM

Resilient Lions fall one second away from state berth

With a last-second tip-in in the area consolation finals Saturday night the clock struck midnight on a magical playoff run by the Durant Lion basketball squad. Durant upset 14th ranked Coweta, … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/12/20 11:27 AM

Durant soccer teams open with sweep of Ardmore

Both games came down to extra time, but Durant High School’s girls and boys soccer squads each came up big in shootouts to notch a season-opening sweep of Ardmore last week at Paul Laird … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/12/20 10:08 AM

Southeastern wins 2020 GAC Title

BARTLESVILLE – Southeastern shot 51.0 percent from the field and featured four double-digit scorers on its way to a 71-52 victory over Arkansas-Monticello to take home the Great American … more

3/12/20 10:00 AM