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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.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern salvages one win in GAC series

Kevin Farr
Monday, April 14, 2025
There was plenty of offensive production in Southeastern’s Great American Conference baseball series with Southwestern at home over the weekend as the Savage Storm tallied 33 runs in three games. Despite the scoring numbers, Coach Alan Trayler’s squad only managed one win in the series.
Silo Lady Rebel Kostina Tubby is about to hit the ball in a Monday game with the Calera Lady Bulldogs. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Lady Rebel Kostina Tubby is about to hit the ball in a Monday game with the Calera Lady Bulldogs. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera baseball, Silo softball continue rampage

Kevin Farr
Monday, April 14, 2025
Coach Rickey Teafatiller’s Calera Bulldogs remained red hot last week, posting four straight victories, including a 7-3 triumph over Durant, to run their winning streak to eight.
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