Sports

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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.
Lady Lion Abrianna Freeman and a Tulsa East Central player tussle over the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Abrianna Freeman and a Tulsa East Central player tussle over the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant splits Glenpool, Memorial district bouts

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Both the Durant girls and boys basketball teams split District 5A-4 contests last week. The Lady Lions dropped a narrow 47-45 verdict to Glenpool in a battle for the league lead but bounced back to throttle Tulsa Memorial, 48-22.
SE’s Halli Hyatt faces an Arkansas-Monticello Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Halli Hyatt faces an Arkansas-Monticello Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm women rebound for pivotal sweep

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
After a grueling start to begin conference play, the Southeastern women’s basketball team finally got in the win column twice over with a sweep of home tilts with Southern Arkansas and Arkansas-Monticello last weekend.
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