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Savage Storm softball upsets No. 1 UT-Tyler

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Southeastern Savage Storm softball team dropped three of its first four games in the rugged D2 First Pitch Invitational in Conroe, Texas, but managed to somewhat salvage the weekend with a 7-5 victory over nationally top-ranked University of Texas-Tyler.

Gage Dollins will be playing for the Southeastern baseball team this season. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Replenished Savage Storm aim for opener

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

There will be plenty of key spots in the lineup to fill for the Southeastern baseball team as they are slated to begin the 2026 season this weekend at Arkansas Fort Smith.

Caddo Lady Bruin Belle Hookom dribbles the ball during the Bryan County Basketball Tournament championship game with Tushka. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Bruins set records in County tourney title

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Top ranked Caddo stayed unbeaten winning its second straight Bryan County Tournament title in dominant fashion with a 69-26 victory over Tushka Friday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Iliana Olivares is among those returning to the Southeastern baseball team this season. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm softballers ready for early slate

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A youthful Southeastern softball lineup picked up valuable experience a year ago and looks to take the next step forward in 2026.

Caddo Bruin Jet Rose makes a slam dunk during the Bryan County Basketball Tournament championship game.

Caddo outlasts Colbert for County boys crown

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A massive first half performance sparked the Caddo Bruins to a 75-58 win over Colbert Friday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena and capture their third straight Bryan County tournament title.

Lion Boston Browder is about to shoot the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant boys hold off Hugo to notch 4th win

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Durant boys notched their fourth win of the season while the Lady Lions dropped a pair of low scoring contests in non-district basketball action last week. The Lions’ victory was a 45-41 verdict over long-time nemesis Hugo in the weather-shortened Atoka Tournament.

The Caddo Bruins pose after after winning the Bryan County Basketball Tournament championship game Jan. 23 at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. The Bruins defeated Colbert 75-58. See game story on sports page 8.

Bryan County Basketball Tournament Champions

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Bryan County Basketball Tournament Champions.

At the Paul’s Valley Tournament Jan. 10, Aiden Polk was 1st at 157, Mac Barbush was 3rd at 150, and Britton Trotter was 3rd at 165. All three also pinned their opponents in our dual against Ardmore Jan. 13. Photo provided

Lion wrestling trio place at Carl Albert Tourney

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A trio of Durant High School wrestlers were placers in the prestigious Malcolm Wade Titan Classic last weekend to cap a busy week on the mat.

Southeastern’s Kenzli Warden shoots the ball in the game with Arkansas-Monticello. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm drop 4 on northern Arkansas trip

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A rough road trip through Northwest Arkansas culminated with four losses for the Southeastern basketball teams last week. The Savage Storm women put up solid offensive numbers but came out on the short end of decisions to Harding (81-69) and Arkansas Tech (96-71).

Calera, Silo split in area contests

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Calera and Silo split basketball outings with Tishomingo and Sulphur respectively last week. The Bulldogs were 47-32 victors in their contest with visiting Tishomingo while the Lady Bulldogs fell 44-26.

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