Sports

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.
SE’s Lorryn Johnson bunts the ball during a recent game with Arkansas Tech. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Lorryn Johnson bunts the ball during a recent game with Arkansas Tech. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE softball inches closer to GAC playoffs

Kevin Farr
Friday, April 18, 2025
A three-game sweep of visiting Arkansas- Monticello solidified the Southeastern Savage Storm positioning in quest of reaching the Great American Conference tournament with seven games remaining. With the wins, Coach McKenzie Sher’s squad improved to 24-21 overall and 15-11 in league play.
Lion Aiden Diviney swings at the ball during the home game with Tahlequah. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Aiden Diviney swings at the ball during the home game with Tahlequah. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions sweep Tahlequah, even district record

Kevin Farr
Monday, April 14, 2025
Despite weather playing havoc with the schedule last week, the Durant High School baseball team leveled their district record as well picking up two other victories to up their season record to 8-7.
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