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Caddo boys fall to Okay in state semifinals

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Riding a big size edge, the Caddo Bruins opened the Class A state tournament win over Cyril, but the advantage turned the other way as they saw the season end in the semifinals with a 67-39 loss to Okay.

Lady Bruins finish as Class A state runner-up

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Finally overcoming the Seiling hurdle which had blocked their path to a state title twice in the previous three years, the second-ranked Caddo Lady Bruins appeared in prime position to take home the gold ball.
Durant Lion Ryder Jones is about to bunt the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lion Ryder Jones is about to bunt the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant baseballers open with McAlester sweep

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Durant baseball coach J.W. Parsons couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season for his veteran squad as they jumped all over rival McAlester for a District 5A-4 sweep.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant girls basketball acting head coach Tony Robinson and his wife Beth react after the team secured a Class 5A regional after defeating Pryor last month. The Robinsons are the parents of head coach Will Robinson who died in a Christmas Eve car crash along with his daughter Clara.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Durant girls basketball acting head coach Tony Robinson and his wife Beth react after the team secured a Class 5A regional after defeating Pryor last month. The Robinsons are the parents of head coach Will Robinson who died in a Christmas Eve car crash along with his daughter Clara.

Where there’s a WILL, there’s a way

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Amidst tragedy in late December, the Durant Lady Lion basketball season was on the brink of collapse following the heartbreaking and heroic death of their head coach Will Robinson.
The Durant Lady Lions pose after winning a regional title last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lady Lions pose after winning a regional title last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions claim first regional title since 2012

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Playing in front of a packed house in the Class 5A Regional Tournament, the Durant Lady Lions fed off plenty of emotion to topple Bishop Kelley, 32-28, to win the school’s first regional title since 2012.
The Caddo Bruins pose after winning the Class A, Area II Boys Consolation Championship Game Photos from Caddo Schools

The Caddo Bruins pose after winning the Class A, Area II Boys Consolation Championship Game Photos from Caddo Schools

Caddo teams punch 4th straight state ticket

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Both the Caddo girls and boys basketball teams each punched their ticket for this week’s Class A state tournament for a fourth year in a row after winning area consolation titles on Saturday.
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