Sports

SE’s Gabe Corona is about to catch a touchdown pass in the home game with Southwestern. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Gabe Corona is about to catch a touchdown pass in the home game with Southwestern. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm rebound to win at Southern Naz

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Southeastern forced four turnovers and racked up a season-high 461 yards but had to hold on through a host of special team miscues for a 27-21 road win over Southern Nazarene on Saturday. The Savage Storm, who leveled their record at 2-2, will be back on the road this week at Arkansas Tech.
Durant Lady Lion Kaitlen Rush is about to catch the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion Kaitlen Rush is about to catch the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions smack McAlester in district softball

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
After beginning last week with a 12-1 district victory at McAlester, runs were tough to come by for the Durant High softball team in three losses to powerful Class 5A and 6A opponents.
A Waurika Eagle goes down with the ball in a recent game with the Caddo Bruins. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A Waurika Eagle goes down with the ball in a recent game with the Caddo Bruins. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins host Snyder for Homecoming tilt Friday

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The unbeaten Caddo Bruins took advantage of their scheduled bye week to heal a few bumps and bruises while also looking forward to the stretch run of the season.
Caddo Lady Bruin Kayden Cowan hits the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Lady Bruin Kayden Cowan hits the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo, Calera advance in softball playoffs

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Softball playoff season began last week with solid district and regional tournament triumphs for both Caddo and Calera. Caddo, ranked second in Class A, opened its quest for a fifth straight state crown with a dominant district sweep of Clayton/Moyers, 18-0 and 18-4.
Durant softball player Kenzie Trotter swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant softball player Kenzie Trotter swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant falls to Caddo in softball battle

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Although they had as many hits as their opponent, the Durant Lady Lions couldn’t overcome seven errors in a 7-2 loss to Bryan County powerhouse Caddo in softball action last week.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Caddo Bruins shown in the game with the Waurika Eagles are, Dillon Speers, Bayler Black, Cale Wigington and Mason Scarborough.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Caddo Bruins shown in the game with the Waurika Eagles are, Dillon Speers, Bayler Black, Cale Wigington and Mason Scarborough.

Bruins rack up 638 total yards to improve to 4-0

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Caddo went four quarters for the first time this season and rolled up a whopping 638 yards of offense on the way to a 49-34 victory over visiting Waurika last Friday.

DHS cross country places 11th at 5A Pre-State

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Testing their mettle against many of the top runners in the state, the Durant High School cross country squads had several solid showings in the Annual Pre-State event last Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe.
Savage Storm football players Kobe Jennings. DJ Brown, Gabe Corona and Dameon Smallwood are among those shown in last Saturday’s game with Southwestern. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm football players Kobe Jennings. DJ Brown, Gabe Corona and Dameon Smallwood are among those shown in last Saturday’s game with Southwestern. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm falls to SW second half surge

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Southeastern Savage Storm lost the turnover battle and allowed too many explosive plays in the second half as Southwestern scored 28 unanswered points en route to a 3514 decision Saturday night at Paul Laird Field.
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