ABOVE: The Durant Lady Lions basketball team won a home game Saturday over Pryor 43-41. Their head coach, Will Robinson and daughter Clara, passed away during a Christmas Eve car accident. Will’s father, Tony Robinson, is leading the team through the season and he was presented a basketball signed by team members. The win secured a home Class 5A regional for the first for the team time since 2008. See game story on sports, page 10.

Durant High School cheerleaders from left, Shiloh Austin, Addison Couch and Jayda Fouse, were among cheerleaders cheering for Durant Lion wrestlers during a recent dual. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm pitcher Daniel Collins fires a pitch. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Lady Rebel Connie Tubby reaches for the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Canan Walls is shown in a recent match. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion Anslee Morse is shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Kenzli Warden tangles with an Arkansas Tech player during a recent home game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant High School wrestling senior Matthew Frazer was honored during senior night before a dual last week.