Sports

Nichols MVP in County All-League softball picks

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Caddo senior standout Jaycie Nichols was selected Bryan County Conference Most Valuable Player to lead another strong contingent of Lady Bruins on the postseason list chosen by league coaches. Nichols wrapped up a stellar final season by batting .
Gage Vaughn after winning her gold medal and qualifying for Junior Nationals stands with Coach Peter Hammer. Photo provided | Madill Wresting Club

Gage Vaughn after winning her gold medal and qualifying for Junior Nationals stands with Coach Peter Hammer. Photo provided | Madill Wresting Club

Vaughn of Caddo pins opponent for Gold, qualifies for USMC Junior Nationals

Madill Takedown Club
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
TULSA — Gage Vaughn of the Madill Takedown Club made history as Southern Oklahoma’s only Junior-level girl to conquer the 2025 USAOKW Freestyle/ Greco State Championship. That tournament took place at the Arvest Convention Center on May 24, 2025, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The 84th Durant PRCA Rodeo was last week at the rodeo arena at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. Photos by Jeremy Spence

The 84th Durant PRCA Rodeo was last week at the rodeo arena at the Bryan County Fairgrounds. Photos by Jeremy Spence

Bull riders win top money in 84th PRCA Rodeo

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Missouri bull rider Creek Young scored an 84-point ride on the bull Wagon Bru to claim the top money prize of $3,638 to cap last week’s 84th Durant PRCA Rodeo at the Riding Club Arena.
Durant Lions boys tennis players pose before heading to a state tournament. Photo provided

Durant Lions boys tennis players pose before heading to a state tournament. Photo provided

Sorrels leads Durant netters at state tourney

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ella Sorrels posted a sixth place state finish and Lucas Carpenter was just shy of placing as each competed a number two singles to lead the Durant High tennis teams in the Class 5A State Tournament in Oklahoma City.

84th Durant PRCA Rodeo returns this weekend

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Annual Durant Round Up Club Rodeo makes its return to town this weekend for its 84th season and fifth year on the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s Prairie Circuit that culminates with the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
Tucker Tonubbee is shown with golf head coach Tanner Dupree. Photo provided

Tucker Tonubbee is shown with golf head coach Tanner Dupree. Photo provided

Tonubbee cards best Lion state score in 15 years

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Junior Tucker Tonubbee finished off a stellar 2025 season on the links for the Durant High golf team, becoming the first Lion golfer with three rounds in the 80s at the Class 5A state tournament in 15 years.
Cole Robbins was named the All-District third baseman. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Cole Robbins was named the All-District third baseman. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Two Lions named All-District, Parsons resigns

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Fresh off its first Class 5A state tournament appearance since 2017 Durant had a pair of All-District baseball selections in a vote of 5A-4 coaches. Junior Cole Robbins was chosen as the All-District third baseman while sophomore Aiden Diviney became a two-time league honoree in the outfield.
Durant wrestling team and coaches helped unload a trailer full of quilting fabric from the estate of Dr. Rebecca Davis. The fabric, along with quilting books and magazines, will be sold at a later date with all the proceeds going to J127. Photo provided

Durant wrestling team and coaches helped unload a trailer full of quilting fabric from the estate of Dr. Rebecca Davis. The fabric, along with quilting books and magazines, will be sold at a later date with all the proceeds going to J127. Photo provided

Durant wrestlers help unload trailer for benefit of J127

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Durant wrestlers help unload trailer for benefit of J127.
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