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Rebels claim 4th tourney title, stay unbeaten

Kevin Farr

Thursday, September 24, 2026

The top-ranked Silo Rebels remained unbeaten for the fall baseball season and claimed their fourth tournament championship Saturday night with a perfect run through the Rattan Invitational.

An Ardmore player lunges for Durant Lion Joseph Flores. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions fall to Ardmore, head to Clinton Friday

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

For nearly a quarter last week the Durant Lions had powerful Ardmore on its heels but had no points to show for it.

Caddo Bruin Corbin Stoner runs with the ball as Dewar Dragon Bentley Thrall attempts a tackle. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins blast Wilson to remain unbeaten

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

Caddo erupted for 42 first quarter points, including a pair of defensive touchdowns, and ran away for a 50-0 mercy rule victory at Wilson-Henryetta to improve to 3-0 on the season last week.

Durant Lady Lion Allie Pratt swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions, Caddo compete well in tourney

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

Durant posted a 3-1 record and Caddo finished 2-1 in the Annual Durant Invitational held last weekend at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. The Lady Lions scored wins over Tishomingo (10-3), Comanche (15-0) and Ada (82) before dropping its finale.

Sager 2nd as Durant competes in Moore Meet

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

Competing in the rugged Moore Invitational loaded with Class 5A and 6A schools, the Durant girls cross country team placed fifth with the boys taking 10th last Saturday. The Lady Lions were the third highest 5A finisher in the prestigious field with the Lions fourth in the 5A only standings.

Southeastern football player Tony Hamilton lunges for a Ouachita Baptist player after he caught a pass. Also shown are Prince Dweh and Kole McKnight. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Late Savage Storm rally falls short to Ouachita

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

Trailing by 20 points late in the third quarter, Southeastern came storming back in the final period before falling just short in a 23-17 loss to perennial power Ouachita Baptist in the football home opener Saturday night.

Silo, Colbert roll to tourney championships

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 18, 2026

Silo run-ruled rivals Oktaha and Dale to claim its own tournament championship while Colbert was dominant in a run to the Calera tournament title as well in area baseball action last week.

The 2026 Durant Lions boys powerlifting team was recognized for their back-to-back state championship before the start of a recent football game. From left, Conlee Tiffie, Draegen Baker, Christopher Beccera, Justin Andrus, Cruz Gomez, Jahir Ascencio, Jaxson Cuesta, Brandon Cordell, Jaston Stepp, Coach Dills, Christopher Hix and Gage Rocha. Not pictured is Stephen Manhard. Paul Steen | Boss Hogg Photography

Lions powerlifting team recognized for state championship

News Staff

Friday, September 18, 2026

The 2026 Durant Lions boys powerlifting team was recognized before a recent football game for their back-to-back state championship. The Lions, coached by Mike Dills, competed in El Reno back in March and won the state title with a total of 65 team points.

Durant softball player Harper Plymale bunts the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions still 2nd in district with pivotal wins

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 11, 2026

A pair of pivotal district wins over Del City and Shawnee last week pushed the Durant Lady Lions squarely into the all-important second slot in the District 5A-3 standings.

Avery Sager

Sager takes Madill crown, DHS boys place 2nd

Kevin Farr

Friday, September 11, 2026

Durant boys took second and the Durant girls were third in the rugged Cat Run cross country event last Saturday in Madill. The Lions placed only three points behind tournament champion Madill in the team standings while the Lady Lions slid in behind Pauls Valley and Kingston on the girls side.

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