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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.
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.
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