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Caddo softball won the Class 3A state title. Photo provided

Caddo softball won the Class 3A state title. Photo provided

Caddo runs gauntlet again for 8th softball title

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Although it was the closest of any of their slow pitch state championships, last week’s fourth straight Class 3A crown was just as special to say the least for the Caddo Lady Bruins who tied state history in the process.
The Colbert Leopards baseball team advanced to the semis in a state tournament. Photo provided

The Colbert Leopards baseball team advanced to the semis in a state tournament. Photo provided

Colbert advances to semis in state tourney return

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Returning to the state tournament for the first time since 2013, the Colbert Leopards made a solid showing in reaching the Class 2A Division 2 semifinals last week.
Durant High School Senior Rachel Cordell signed for cheerleading at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Also shown are parents Byron and Vanessa Cordell and siblings Kendall, Carlie and Brandon Cordell.

Durant High School Senior Rachel Cordell signed for cheerleading at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Also shown are parents Byron and Vanessa Cordell and siblings Kendall, Carlie and Brandon Cordell.

Durant seniors sign with Southeastern cheer

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Durant seniors sign with Southeastern cheer.

Host of Lions qualify for 5A State Track Meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Durant finished with eight individual state qualifiers as well as four relay teams during a strong showing at the Class 5A regional track meet last week at Tulsa Union. Six of the individual qualifiers came in the girls’ division as the Lady Lions claimed seventh in the team standings.
The Durant Lions baseball team poses after winning a regional championship. Jim Reagan | KLBC

The Durant Lions baseball team poses after winning a regional championship. Jim Reagan | KLBC

Lion baseballers punch 5A state tourney ticket

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Durant baseball player Cole Robbins is about to swing at the ball during a recent home game. Durant head baseball coach J.W.
Brian Blansett | Lincoln County News

Brian Blansett | Lincoln County News

Silo reaches 4A semis, Calera falls in 1st round

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Silo Lady Rebels celebrate after defeating Stroud in the Class 4A slow pitch state tournament. SHAWNEE – Calera bowed out in the opening round while Silo advanced to the state semifinals before being knocked out of the Class 4A slow pitch state tournament last week at Firelake Ballfields.
SE baseball player Coby Grimsley runs to home plate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE baseball player Coby Grimsley runs to home plate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE baseball, softball bow out of GAC tourneys

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Southeastern baseball notched one win in three contests while the softball team bowed out in its opener as each competed in the Great American Conference tournaments to close the spring season last week.
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