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SE’s Kole McKnight and an Arkansas Tech player lunge for the ball during the game last Saturday at Paul Laird Field. Dan Hoke | SE

SE’s Kole McKnight and an Arkansas Tech player lunge for the ball during the game last Saturday at Paul Laird Field. Dan Hoke | SE

Storm fall in low-scoring battle with Arkansas Tech

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
In a game dominated everywhere but the scoreboard, Southeastern couldn’t manage to cash in any scoring opportunity last week as the Savage Storm dropped a 6-0 decision to Arkansas Tech at Paul Laird Field.
Caddo Bruin Jake Green catches a touchdown pass in the Oct. 31 home game with Canadian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake Green catches a touchdown pass in the Oct. 31 home game with Canadian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo hosts Foyil in Friday postseason opener

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Although their district championship showdown with Dewar didn’t turn out their way, the Caddo Bruins are eager to get back on the gridiron this week as they host an opening round Class B playoff contest with Foyil.
Lion Shajen Davis moves down field in last week’s game at Paul Laird Field with Bishop Kelley. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Shajen Davis moves down field in last week’s game at Paul Laird Field with Bishop Kelley. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Critical turnovers too much for Lions to overcome

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
After digging a massive hole, the Durant Lions put together a late rally only to come up short in a 29-14 loss to Bishop Kelley in the gridiron season finale Friday night at Paul Laird Field.
Savage Storm player Johnathon Cobb, middle, faces Southern Nazarene players. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm player Johnathon Cobb, middle, faces Southern Nazarene players. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Four turnovers cost SE in loss to defending champs

Kevin Farr
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Southeastern’s defense got off to a great start in holding the defending national champion Harding Bison scoreless through one quarter but four Savage Storm turnovers proved costly down the stretch in a 56-14 road loss last week.
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay picks off a pass in last week’s game with Canadian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake McKay picks off a pass in last week’s game with Canadian. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo slashes Canadian, eyes district title shot

Kevin Farr
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Caddo ran 20 offensive plays, nine of which went for more than 20 yards, and the Bruins blasted their way to a 57-0 shellacking of Canadian in district football action last week.

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.
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