Sports

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.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Silo Lady Rebel pitcher Timber Hensley is about to throw the ball in a recent game.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Silo Lady Rebel pitcher Timber Hensley is about to throw the ball in a recent game.

Lady Rebels bow out in 3A state opener

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Silo Lady Rebels ran into defending state champ Perry in the Class 3A state fastpitch opening round and saw their season ended for a second year in a row to the Lady Maroons in a 6-1 decision at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Lion Cole Robbins hands the ball to Stephen Manhard.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Lion Cole Robbins hands the ball to Stephen Manhard.

Durant playoff hopes take hit from Shawnee

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
With conversations rolling of a possible playoff berth for the first time in 13 years, the Durant Lions saw a two-game winning streak snapped last week in a 28-7 loss on the road at Shawnee.
Savage Storm player Johnathon Cobb stumbles with the ball during the game with Southern Nazarene at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm player Johnathon Cobb stumbles with the ball during the game with Southern Nazarene at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm runs over Southern Nazarene

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Another dominant defensive performance and record setting rushing attack were the main ingredients as Southeastern returned home to smash Southern Nazarene, 40-14, on Saturday at Paul Laird Field.
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