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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Sports
The Colbert Leopards are the Class 2A state runner-ups. Photo provided
Colbert claims Class 2A state runner-up honors
Kevin Farr
An incredible state tournament performance that resulted in the first championship appearance in program history ended just shy of that elusive title with a 6-5 heartbreaker to Latta in the 2A Division 1 finale on Saturday at Shawnee.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
K.J. Lowery received a state runner-up medal in the 800 meters. Photo provided
Lowery notches state runner-up mark in 800
Kevin Farr
Placing was hard to come by against a rugged field in the Class 5A State Track Meet at Western Heights Saturday, but Durant had several personal best efforts, including a state runner-up medal by K.J. Lowery in the 800 meters.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Silo Rebel Jacob Wright is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
Silo, Calera drop state tourney openers
Kevin Farr
Silo and Calera baseball teams each bowed out of state tournament action last week with narrow opening round defeats.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Durant High School senior Colton Poore signed to play baseball with Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Jim Reagan | KLBC
Lions’ Colton Poore inks with Mission University
Kevin Farr
Wrapping up a solid high school career with the Durant Lions, senior baseballer Colton Poore will have the opportunity to carry that to the next level after recently signing to play for Mission University in Springfield, Missouri.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
SE’s Keegan Rowland hits the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat
SE softball ends season in GAC tourney
Kevin Farr
Southeastern’s 2016 softball season came to an end in the Great American Conference tournament opener with a 6-1 loss to Oklahoma Baptist. The Savage Storm ended with a 23-28 overall record.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Caddo softball state runner-up, baseball drops opening contest
Kevin Farr
Making annual appearances in the state tournament last week, the Caddo slow pitch softball fell just shy of a fifth consecutive state title while the Bruin baseball team dropped an opening round decision in the Class A baseball state tourney.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lady Lions drop soccer playoff opener
Kevin Farr
Returning to the Class 5A state soccer playoffs, the Durant Lady Lions watched a solid campaign come to an end last week with a 4-0 loss on the road at Claremore.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Durant track punches state ticket in 19 events
Kevin Farr
Massive regional performances, including several school records, ignited the Durant High School track and field team as they qualified for state in eight different girls events as well as 11 for the boys.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Silo Lady Rebels Neely House and Jayci Webb, lunge for the ball during a state final with Dale. Rick Hester | Lincoln County News
Silo falls just short to Dale in epic 4A state final
Kevin Farr
After dominating two foes on the way to the Class 4A slow pitch state finals, there was little surprise that Silo ran into regular title game nemesis Dale.
Thursday, May 14, 2026