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Silo falls in 3A softball state opener

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Offense was tough to come by and third seeded Silo came up short in a pitcher’s duel in dropping a 3-0 verdict to Kiefer in the opening round of the Class 3A fastpitch state tournament last week in Oklahoma City.

Durant bankers graduate from OBA Consumer Lending School

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Candice Carter and Dot Myers, with First United Bank, in Durant, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Consumer Lending School in Oklahoma City. Carter and Myers were among 43 graduates of the school, which was held Oct.
Joey Devault was inducted into the 2024 Durant Athletic Hall of Fame and he was not present for last year’s ceremony, so he was honored last Friday. The 1980 Durant High School graduate was a three-year stalwart in football, basketball and baseball for the Lions as well as completing two years in track, but may be best known as the player that scored the game-winning touchdown for the Lions’ first-ever gridiron championship. Also shown is Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring.

Joey Devault was inducted into the 2024 Durant Athletic Hall of Fame and he was not present for last year’s ceremony, so he was honored last Friday. The 1980 Durant High School graduate was a three-year stalwart in football, basketball and baseball for the Lions as well as completing two years in track, but may be best known as the player that scored the game-winning touchdown for the Lions’ first-ever gridiron championship. Also shown is Durant Schools Superintendent Mark Moring.

Durant Athletic Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Durant Athletic Hall of Fame.
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the extra point and Cale Wigington is holding the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the extra point and Cale Wigington is holding the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo runs past Quinton to stay undefeated

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Facing their biggest challenge to date in a district showdown of ranked foes, the Caddo Bruins passed impressively by showcasing their ground attack in a 41-24 win over Quinton.
Lady Lion Emma Sherrer is shown on first base during the game with Sulphur.

Lady Lion Emma Sherrer is shown on first base during the game with Sulphur.

Lady Lion season ends in 5A regional final

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Durant posted a pair of shutout wins over Booker T. Washington but saw its softball season come to an end to host Pryor last week in the Class 5A regional tournament.
Durant quarterback Cole Robbins catches the ball in the game with Tulsa Edison. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant quarterback Cole Robbins catches the ball in the game with Tulsa Edison. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant overcomes turnovers to edge Edison

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Five turnovers is normally a sure recipe for a loss on the gridiron, but Durant managed to survive the plethora of giveaways for 14-8 win over Tulsa Edison last week at Paul Laird Field.
SE football player Matthew Nunez lunges for the ball in the game with Harding. Dan Hoke | SE

SE football player Matthew Nunez lunges for the ball in the game with Harding. Dan Hoke | SE

SE falls to No. 2 Harding, hosts NW Saturday

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Battling the second-ranked team in the nation, you definitely need just about every break including turnovers to pull off an upset. The Southeastern defense forced a couple of those miscues but the offense gave it back three times which proved crucial in a 35-7 Harding victory last week.
Silo Lady Rebel Paetyn Garrett slides into home plate during a recent game with Lincoln Christian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Lady Rebel Paetyn Garrett slides into home plate during a recent game with Lincoln Christian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Bruins take Class A state runner-up

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The quest for a fifth straight fastpitch state championship came up just a bit short for the Caddo Lady Bruins as they finished as Class A state runner- up last weekend. Caddo stopped Waukomis, 6-0, in the state opener and then outlasted Hominy, 1-0, in a 16-inning semifinal marathon.
Silo Rebel Brycen Salsbury tags a Riverside player during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Rebel Brycen Salsbury tags a Riverside player during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

County trio competes in 2A state baseball

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Bryan County was well represented as Silo and Colbert each reached the semifinals while Calera bowed out in the opening round at the Class 2A state baseball tournament last week in Oklahoma City.
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