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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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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.

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.
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