Sports

SE football player Victor Taylor Jr. runs down field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE football player Victor Taylor Jr. runs down field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Turnover bug bites SE in Ouachita Baptist loss

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Five turnovers proved way too much to overcome for the Southeastern Savage Storm football team as they suffered their first loss of the season 41-21 last week at Ouachita Baptist.
Durant Lions lineup in the season opener Aug. 29. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lions lineup in the season opener Aug. 29. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions fall short at Broken Bowl; Homecoming Friday

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Although there was considerable improvement from Game 1, especially in the passing game, it wasn’t quite enough to deliver a victory as the Durant Lions dropped a 26-23 decision to Broken Bow on the road last week.
Caddo Bruin Bayler Black faces Thackerville Wildcat Lucas Gordzelik in the season opener. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Bayler Black faces Thackerville Wildcat Lucas Gordzelik in the season opener. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins romp in Tulsa, host Sasakwa this week

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
For the second straight week, Caddo put its foot to the gas early and never let up in a dominant 50-0 gridiron blanking of Tulsa Crossover Prep on the road. The 2-0 Bruins will face another unbeaten foe this week when they start a four-game homestand against Sasakwa at 7 p.m.
Avery Sager led the Lady Lions to a fourth place team finish as she shattered her own school record time in winning the meet individual title during the Moore Invitational on Saturday.

Avery Sager led the Lady Lions to a fourth place team finish as she shattered her own school record time in winning the meet individual title during the Moore Invitational on Saturday.

Sager eclipses own school record, wins Moore

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Many personal bests fell, including the girls school record, as the Durant High School cross country teams participated in the prestigious Moore Invitational on Saturday.
Durant softball player Anslee Morse is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant softball player Anslee Morse is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions dump Del City for home victory

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
After getting back on track with a stout win over Del City early last week, the Durant Lady Lions dropped a tough district road verdict at Shawnee along with a pair in the rugged Duncan Festival.
SE’s Trevin Hohenberger tackles a University of Arkansas-Monticello player. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Trevin Hohenberger tackles a University of Arkansas-Monticello player. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Strong showing leads SE opening night victory

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Even if Southeastern head coach Bo Atterberry could have scripted a perfect start to the 2025 football season, even he couldn’t have envisioned how things played out in the Savage Storm’s opening 44-13 victory over University of Arkansas-Monticello at Paul Laird Field.
Colbert Leopard Parker Nesbitt goes up to bat during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Colbert Leopard Parker Nesbitt goes up to bat during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo softball outguns Sequoyah for crown

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Silo’s fastpitch softball team rebounded from a narrow pool play loss to 5A state contender Tahlequah to roll through bracket play to claim its rugged home invitational title last week.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Lion quarterback Cole Robbins looks to pass the ball in last week’s season opener with Ada.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant Lion quarterback Cole Robbins looks to pass the ball in last week’s season opener with Ada.

Slow start haunts Durant Lions in loss to Ada

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
A lethargic offensive start by Durant and Ada’s big offensive plays on third and fourth down dug the Lions an early hole they were unable to dig out of in a 31-14 seasonopening loss at home last week.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Calera Bulldog Jaron Varner slides into second base during last week’s game with Colbert.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Calera Bulldog Jaron Varner slides into second base during last week’s game with Colbert.

Colbert stops Calera in Top 10 showdown

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Colbert was able to bookend wins over county rival Calera and state tournament contender Latta in a solid week of baseball action for the Leopards that raised their record to 9-4 on the season.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Caddo Bruin Noah Bacon watches for a pass in last week’s game with Thackerville.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Caddo Bruin Noah Bacon watches for a pass in last week’s game with Thackerville.

Caddo throttles Thackerville in gridiron opener

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
A suffocating defensive outing set the tone as the Caddo Bruins ran away with a 58-0 season-opening gridiron thumping of Thackerville last week.
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