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Durant Lion Aiden Polk wrestles with Little Axe wrestler Rebel Doiron during last week’s home dual. Polk won the match. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Polk spurs dramatic Lion wrestling victory

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Sophomore Aiden Polk’s wild pinfall victory with just one second remaining gave the Durant High wrestling team a dramatic 42-39 dual victory over Little Axe in the home opener last week.

Southeastern Women’s basketball player Stevie Stinchcomb is shown in a recent game with Ouachita Baptist. Monday, SE defeated Northwestern. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern splits OT thrillers with Rangers

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

A pair of conference overtime thrillers went different directions in the extra periods with Southeastern splitting Monday night outings with Northwestern inside Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Colbert Lady Leopard Alexis Stogner and Silo Lady Rebel Jayci Webb move down court during a recent game at Silo. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera girls win Tish tourney; Silo boys 3rd

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

TISHOMINGO – Calera girls rode a big fourth quarter explosion to an impressive 45-32 win over Lindsay to claim the Boyd Houser Classic tournament championship on Saturday night.

Lion Leon Stone looks to pass the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant boys win pair of district nail biters

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The Durant Lions definitely showed a flare for dramatics last week, getting clutch free throws in the final seconds to pull out a pair of nail biters in District 5A-4 action on the road last week. Coach Aaron George’s club utilized a pair of Kolton Mason charity tosses with 9.

The Caddo Bruins won the Madill Winter Classic boys championship. Photo from Madill Winter Classic

Bruins close strong to top Lions in title tilt

Kevin Farr

Friday, December 13, 2024

In a game loaded with scoring runs, Caddo had the final flurry that proved decisive in a 42-37 win over Durant Saturday night to claim the Madill Winter Classic boys championship.

The Caddo Lady Bruins won the Madill Winter Classic championship Saturday night. Photo from Madill Winter Classic

Caddo girls rally past Durant for Madill crown

Kevin Farr

Friday, December 13, 2024

Tournament MVP Kayden Prince scored 12 points in the final four minutes to rally the Caddo Lady Bruins past Durant, 47-42, for the Madill Winter Classic championship on Saturday night.

SE Lady Storm basketball player Holli Lindley shoots the ball in the Saturday game with Ouachita Baptist at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. SE won the game 72-66. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE women begin league play with sweep

Kevin Farr

Friday, December 13, 2024

After getting off to rough starts in conference play while besieged by injuries the last two seasons, Southeastern head coach Darin Grover knew exactly how important the league-opening series was last week.

Achille girls capture Bennington tourney crown

Kevin Farr

Friday, December 13, 2024

Achille got off to a quick start in building a double-digit first quarter lead and held on the rest of the way to stop Bennington, 28-23, in a Bryan County showdown for the Bennington Tournament championship on Saturday night.

Southeastern baskeball player Jalen Williams goes up for a basket in the game with Ouachita Baptist at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

Young Savage Storm notch much needed win

Kevin Farr

Friday, December 13, 2024

Coaches talk all the time about young teams learning how to win and that has definitely been the case for the freshman- laden Southeastern men’s basketball team this season.

Silo senior Timber Hensley signed to continue playing softball at the Division 1 level at Texas Tech University. Kevin Farr | For the Democrat

Timber Hensley inks scholarship with Texas Tech

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Following a highly-successful high school career that has included six state championships, Silo senior Timber Hensley recently signed to continue her softball resume at the Division 1 level at Texas Tech University.

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