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The Silo Rebels are the Dale Tournament champions. Photo provided

The Silo Rebels are the Dale Tournament champions. Photo provided

Silo baseball romps to Dale Tournament title

Kevin Farr
Friday, August 21, 2026
Silo’s offense proved to be as hot as the weather as the Rebel baseball team blasted its way through the first week of the season in ultra impressive fashion.

Silo, Calera, Rock Creek post softball wins

Kevin Farr
Friday, August 21, 2026
Battling a host of large school competition, the Lady Rebels scored an impressive 2-1 win over Class 5A state contender Coweta to begin play in the rugged Broken Arrow Festival. Silo then dropped narrow verdicts to 6A Edmond North (6-5), Norman North (4-2) and Owasso (9-8).
Avery Sager Photos provided

Avery Sager Photos provided

Durant cross country opens season at Wright City

Kevin Farr
Friday, August 21, 2026
The Durant cross country teams opened the 2026 season Saturday with several high finishes in the Tristan Mc-Gowen Memorial Meet at Wright City, including top two placers in both high school girls and boys.
The Durant Lions are practicing for the upcoming football season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Ada and the Lions will play Broken Bow at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lions are practicing for the upcoming football season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Ada and the Lions will play Broken Bow at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lions football practice

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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The Caddo Bruins football team are practicing for the 2026 season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Thackerville and the Bruins will take on Dewar at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Caddo Bruins football team are practicing for the 2026 season. The first game is Aug. 28 at Thackerville and the Bruins will take on Dewar at home on Sept. 4. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruins football practice

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Lady Lion Grace Meaders swings at the ball during a recent practice. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Grace Meaders swings at the ball during a recent practice. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions look to challenge for 5A state return

Kevin Farr
Friday, August 7, 2026
With much more returning experience in the pitching circle, the Durant Lady Lions look to make a return to the Class 5A state tournament as the 2026 season opens next week at home facing Ardmore Monday and Atoka Tuesday.
Micheal Murphy, second from right, Bryan County 4, represented Oklahoma at the National 4-H Shooting Sports competition in Recurve Archery. Photo provided

Micheal Murphy, second from right, Bryan County 4, represented Oklahoma at the National 4-H Shooting Sports competition in Recurve Archery. Photo provided

Oklahoma 4-H members compete at Shooting Sports National Championships

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
Oklahoma 4-H members showcased their skills on the national stage during the 2026 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, earning multiple team and individual top-10 finishes against some of the nation’s best competitors.
Southeastern men’s head basketball coach is shown during the recent Savage Storm basketball camp for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern men’s head basketball coach is shown during the recent Savage Storm basketball camp for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern basketball hosts camps for youth

Matt Swearengin
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Southeastern Oklahoma State University basketball hosted Savage Storm basketball camps last week and the week before for grades K-8 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena with SE men’s head coach Kelly Green and SE women’s head coach Darin Grover.
Durant graduate Tashaun Williams signed a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain, where he will be playing basketball. From left, Tyrese Williams, Tyson Williams, Tashaun Williams, Misty Williams and Tierra Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant graduate Tashaun Williams signed a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain, where he will be playing basketball. From left, Tyrese Williams, Tyson Williams, Tashaun Williams, Misty Williams and Tierra Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Williams signs college basketball offer in Spain

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
Durant boys basketball scoring leader Tashaun Williams will have the opportunity to continue his playing career overseas after a solid career for the Lions. The DHS senior recently inked a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain.
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo works new system in spring football

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
A new coach and new system got off to a fast start at Caddo as the Bruins finished up spring football drills last week. New head coach Chad Speer was extremely excited about what we saw from the returnees as well as several newcomers that will have a great opportunity to step in immediately.
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