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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

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

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

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.
Durant Lion Otto Baskin is about to kick the extra point and holding the ball is Kacin Washington Macey. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lion Otto Baskin is about to kick the extra point and holding the ball is Kacin Washington Macey. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions face huge Senior Night challenge Friday

Although they suffered just their second district loss of the season last week, the Durant Lions face a virtual mustwin situation to keep their playoff hopes alive this week with a Senior Night Halloween showdown with red-hot McAlester.
Durant Lions Cleveland Williamson and Joseph Flores are shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lions Cleveland Williamson and Joseph Flores are shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions rally to stun Shawnee, extend win streak

Trailing by 12 points midway through the third quarter, the Durant Lions scored touchdowns on their final three possessions to stun Shawnee 21-17 in district action last week at Paul Laird Field.
Caddo Bruin Cale Wigington escapes a tackle from a Snyder Cyclone. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Cale Wigington escapes a tackle from a Snyder Cyclone. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruins cruise by Savanna for 7th straight win

After yielding a trick play touchdown on the game’s opening play from scrimmage, the Caddo Bruins put the clamps on defensively and reeled off eight straight touchdowns to blast Savanna, 55-8, and remain unbeaten.
SE’s Trevion Butler lunges for a Northwestern player. Dan Hoke | SE

SE’s Trevion Butler lunges for a Northwestern player. Dan Hoke | SE

Savage Storm dominates Northwestern, 56-14

Southeastern put together its most complete performance of the season despite a delayed start due to weather and rolled past Northwestern, 56-14, in Great American Conference action last weekend.

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