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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.

Canan Walls is among Lions returning to the Durant High School wresting team this school year. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant wrestlers prep with record numbers

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

With the largest group of wrestlers in program history, the Durant High wrestling team embarks on the 2024-25 campaign with a definite eye for the future.

Savage Storm player DJ Dill, who previously played basketball at Caddo High School, shoots the ball during last Saturday’s home game with A&M-Kingsville. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm drop pair of narrow verdicts

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The youth-laden Southeastern men’s basketball team continued making progress during Thanksgiving week but suffered a pair of near misses in non-conference losses to Texas foes.

Silo Lady Rebel Kynleigh Pierce is shown in the home game with Colbert. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo, Colbert split early season matchup

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Silo girls exploded early on the way to a dominant win while the Colbert boys held on for victory in a Bryan County basketball split last week.

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