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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.
Cole Robbins is returning to the Durant Lions baseball team this season. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Cole Robbins is returning to the Durant Lions baseball team this season. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Expectations up for veteran Lion baseballers

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
With nearly everyone returning from an 18-win season a year ago, expectations are high for the Durant Lions as they begin the 2025 baseball campaign this week. Over the past two seasons, the Lions have picked up valuable experience for a team that took its share of lumps while learning under fire.
Silo Lady Rebel Harlie Gardner is about to throw the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Lady Rebel Harlie Gardner is about to throw the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera girls fall in area finals, Silo girls advance

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Silo girls used some late-game dramatics to survive while Calera girls and Silo boys saw their seasons come to an end in basketball playoff action last week.

Southeastern baseball snags SNU series victory

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Although the Great American Conference home run leaders managed just three roundtrippers on the weekend, Southeastern’s baseball team still captured the league series with Southern Nazarene last weekend at Mike Metheny Field.
Lady Lion Rachel Cordell faces Pryor players in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Rachel Cordell faces Pryor players in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions host Class 5A regional this week

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
With their postseason picture already decided, the Durant basketball teams closed out the regular slate last week by splitting District 5A-4 contests with Coweta.
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