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ABOVE: Silo Rebel Gabe Hernandez fires the ball at Kingston Redskin Hayden Seeney. LEFT: Silo Rebel Sam Mendenall swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

ABOVE: Silo Rebel Gabe Hernandez fires the ball at Kingston Redskin Hayden Seeney. LEFT: Silo Rebel Sam Mendenall swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Many area teams peaking on baseball diamond

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 25, 2025
Silo wrapped up the District 3A-5 championship with a pair of wins over rival Kingston and the Rebels then cruised to the Roff Tournament championship in dominant fashion during a perfect 5-0 week on the baseball diamond.
Lady Lion Kamryn White kicks the ball in the game with Tulsa Hale. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Kamryn White kicks the ball in the game with Tulsa Hale. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions blank Shawnee, stay in playoff contention

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 25, 2025
Despite a tough loss to Tulsa Edison on Friday, the Durant Lady Lion soccer team remained in solid contention for a Class 5A playoff spot last week with a 5-0 blanking of Shawnee on the road.
Durant Lady Lion Iyana Wilson, right, leaps over a hurdle during the Lion Track Meet. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion Iyana Wilson, right, leaps over a hurdle during the Lion Track Meet. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

DHS runners place in Annual Lion Track Meet

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 25, 2025
It was another successful home track meet for the Durant High Track and Field squad as the girls placed fourth and the boys seventh in the very rugged 17-team field last week.
Silo Lady Rebel Dylan Paddock swings at the ball.

Silo Lady Rebel Dylan Paddock swings at the ball.

Caddo rallies past Calera for Caney softball title

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 25, 2025
In quest of a fourth straight slow pitch state championship, the Caddo Lady Bruins rode a strong playoff tune up performance in sweeping to the Caney Tournament championship last week as they toppled Bryan County foe Calera in the title game, 12-4.
Savage Storm player Gage Dollins is shown during a recent game with Harding. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm player Gage Dollins is shown during a recent game with Harding. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE baseball keeps postseason hopes alive

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 25, 2025
A Saturday twinbill split with conference powerhouse Southern Arkansas put the Southeastern baseball team in prime position for securing a return to the Great American Conference Tournament for the first time since 2022.
Lady Lion Kira Hoffman made a goal with this kick during the game last Friday with Tulsa Hale at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Kira Hoffman made a goal with this kick during the game last Friday with Tulsa Hale at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant soccer teams sweep Tulsa Hale

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 18, 2025
Durant High School soccer teams posted their first sweep of the season Friday as both the girls and boys squads toppled Tulsa Hale at Paul Laird Field. The Lady Lions ran away for a 10-0 mercy rule thumping to improve to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in district play.
Durant Lion Cole Robbins runs toward home plate during the game with Tahlequah. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lion Cole Robbins runs toward home plate during the game with Tahlequah. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion baseballers claim McAlester Shootout pair

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 18, 2025
In a week off from 5A district competition, the Durant Lion baseball team posted a pair of wins in four contests, including three in the McAlester Shootout. Both DHS losses came to Class 2A powerhouse Tushka, as the Lions fell 9-8 and 8-0 while defeating Preston (5-1) and Class 6A Muskogee (12-9).
Silo Lady Rebels react during a home game with Calera. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Lady Rebels react during a home game with Calera. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo outslug Calera in 4A slow pitch showdown

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 18, 2025
In a showdown of Class 4A Top 10 foes, defending state champ Silo flexed its muscle last week with a 15-7 win over ninth-ranked Calera. Each team is slated to host district tournaments next week Wynnewood and Atoka visiting Silo and Heavener and Wilburton at Calera.
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