Sports

Heartbreak for Durant in last second loss

Kevin Farr
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Following a dramatic two-minute rally to take the lead over rival McAlester with just 47 seconds remaining it looked like the Durant Lions had an upset of the Top 10 ranked Buffaloes right within their grasp last Friday night.
The Lady Lion cross country team from left, Ella Sorrels, Avery Sager, Laynee Emert, Rachel Cordell, Brightyn Pilgreen, Katelyn Mauck and Kira Hoffman. Photo provided

The Lady Lion cross country team from left, Ella Sorrels, Avery Sager, Laynee Emert, Rachel Cordell, Brightyn Pilgreen, Katelyn Mauck and Kira Hoffman. Photo provided

Lady Lions 11th at state, boys win Academic title

Kevin Farr
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Durant’s girls cross country team placed 11th in the Class 5A State Meet Saturday while the Lions took home the Academic State Championship with a pair of individual state placers.

Durant girls team, two Lions reach CC State

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Durant High girls cross country team and two boys individuals qualified for state with solid showings in the Class 5A regional meet in Moore last weekend. Those runners will be competing in the State Meet slated for Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe.
Southeastern Savage Storm running back Johnathon Cobb misses a pass during the

Southeastern Savage Storm running back Johnathon Cobb misses a pass during the

Savage Storm erupt in 3rd quarter, blow by SW

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Following a lackluster first half performance, Southeastern turned it on in a big way during a dominant third quarter on the way to a 30-15 victory at Southwestern last weekend to extend their winning streak to three straight.
Bruin Cale Wigington runs down field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruin Cale Wigington runs down field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins win Homecoming, wrap up playoff bid

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
An expected nip-and-tuck battle with Keota definitely lived up to billing last week as Caddo celebrated Homecoming with a pivotal 33-32 thriller over Keota in a district showdown.

Four Lady Lions named All District softball

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Although they might have fallen short of a repeat trip to the Class 5A state tournament, the Durant Lady Lion softball team was not without postseason accolades with four players named to the 5A-3 All District squad.
Durant second half lead slips away to Coweta

Durant second half lead slips away to Coweta

Durant second half lead slips away to Coweta

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A late third quarter lead slipped away and a potential go-ahead drive in the final frame stalled in Coweta territory as the Durant Lions suffered a 17-13 loss at home last week to slip to 2-6 on the season.
The annual Choctaw PowWow will be Nov. 1-3 at the Choctaw Event Center and admission is free. This photo is from last year’s PowWow. Matt Swearengin | Democrat file photo

The annual Choctaw PowWow will be Nov. 1-3 at the Choctaw Event Center and admission is free. This photo is from last year’s PowWow. Matt Swearengin | Democrat file photo

Annual Choctaw PowWow set for November 1-3

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The 19th Annual Choctaw Pow-Wow, one of the nation’s largest, is set for November 1-3 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant. More than 13,000 people attended last year. A total prize payout of more than $200,000 will be available for the numerous dance and drum competitions.
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