Sports

Savage Storm looking at new faces in key roles

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
There’s a lot of uncertainty for the Southeastern men’s basketball team heading into the 2025-26 campaign as the Savage Storm were pegged ninth in preseason voting by Great American Conference coaches.
Caddo Bruins crash through a paper banner during a home game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruins crash through a paper banner during a home game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo smothers Canadian to remain unbeaten

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
A couple of first half turnovers slowed the Caddo offense a bit but the Bruin offense scored on its first two second half possessions in a 48-0 romp at Canadian last Friday.

Sager 6th, Lowery takes 15th in 5A Cross Country

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Junior Avery Sager tallied a sixth place individual finish while leading the Durant Lady Lions to 10th as a team in the Class 5A State Cross Country Championships last weekend at Edmond Santa Fe. Sager maneuvered the 5 kilometer course in a time of 19 minutes, 45.
Savage Storm football player Gabe Corona catches a touchdown pass in last Saturday’s game with Henderson State. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm football player Gabe Corona catches a touchdown pass in last Saturday’s game with Henderson State. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Late lead slips away in Savage Storm defeat

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Despite being in complete command with a 12-point lead early in the fourth quarter, Southeastern watched Henderson State put together a pair of long scoring marches to rally for a stunning 2120 decision on Homecoming Saturday.
Durant Lion Shajen Davis runs with the ball during last Friday’s home game with McAlester. Other Lions shown include Holdan Robinson and Jaxon Cuesta. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lion Shajen Davis runs with the ball during last Friday’s home game with McAlester. Other Lions shown include Holdan Robinson and Jaxon Cuesta. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

McAlester rally stuns Lions on Senior Night

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
For the second straight year Durant appeared on the brink of its first gridiron win over McAlester since 2017 only to watch the Buffaloes rally late to break the Lion hearts.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Jake McKay runs down field.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Jake McKay runs down field.

Caddo hammers Keota to improve to 8-0

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Caddo continued its 2025 gridiron dominance last week with a 48-0 mercy rule thrashing of Keota to remain undefeated on the season. The Bruins improved their record to 8-0, which is the school’s best start since its perfect run to the 2011 state championship.
SE’s Josh Dobbins catches the ball. Dan Hoke | SE

SE’s Josh Dobbins catches the ball. Dan Hoke | SE

Second half rally spurs Southeastern past OBU

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A monster fake punt from deep in their own end of the field on the first play of the final quarter Saturday night proved to be crucial on Southeastern’s go-ahead scoring drive as the Savage Storm rallied for a 14-10 victory at Oklahoma Baptist.
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