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Savage Storm survive Northwestern comeback

Savage Storm survive Northwestern comeback

Savage Storm survive Northwestern comeback

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 3, 2024
It wasn’t a thing of beauty but Southeastern managed to hold on for a 27-21 triumph at Northwestern last week to even its gridiron record at 2-2 on the year.
Lady Rebel Neely House swings at the ball in the game with Kingston. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Rebel Neely House swings at the ball in the game with Kingston. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo blasts Kingston in area showdown

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Silo geared up for the Class 3A fastpitch playoffs with three shutout wins last week, including a 9-0 blanking of nearby rival Kingston to improve their record to 27-10. The Lady Rebels blasted Antlers (100) and Atoka (12-0) before the Kingston victory.

Lions drop district opener to athletic Hornets

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 3, 2024
While it wasn’t a traditional, ultraexplosive Booker T. Washington squad, the Hornets had plenty of athleticism across the board to thwart Durant, 2814, in the District 5A-3 opener last week at Paul Laird Field.
Mark Swearengin is shown after a successful bow hunt Photo provided

Mark Swearengin is shown after a successful bow hunt Photo provided

Bow hunting the whitetail deer

Mark Swearengin
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
As the weather cools down and kids go back to school, a certain group of people begin to focus obsessively on bow hunting. The small group I hunt with literally counts down the days until the October 1st opener, a date that is revered almost like a child on Christmas morning.
Lady Lion pitcher Emma Sherrer fires the ball at a batter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion pitcher Emma Sherrer fires the ball at a batter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Dramatic rally keeps DHS regional hopes alive

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
With hopes of once again hosting a Class 5A regional on life support after a 10-0 loss to Glenpool and trailing 5-0 in the second meeting, the Durant Lady Lions found some late inning magic last Friday.
A Broken Bow Savage attempts a tackle on Lion Ryder Jones during the Sept. 6 homecoming game.

A Broken Bow Savage attempts a tackle on Lion Ryder Jones during the Sept. 6 homecoming game.

Lions open gridiron district play with Booker T

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It’s a new season for the Durant Lions beginning this week as they start District 5A-3 action at home Friday night against perennial powerhouse Tulsa Booker T. Washington.
Savage Storm player DJ Brown is about to score a touchdown in last Saturday’s home game with Oklahoma Baptist. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm player DJ Brown is about to score a touchdown in last Saturday’s home game with Oklahoma Baptist. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Defense, running game spur SE

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Stellar defense and a strong rushing attack were the key components as Southeastern notched its first win of the 2024 gridiron season with a 29-10 decision over Oklahoma Baptist last weekend at Paul Laird Field.
Calera Bulldog Hazyn Applegate swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera Bulldog Hazyn Applegate swings at the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo blanks Calera in Class 2A Top 10 duel

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
In a battle of Class 2A Top-10 ranked Bryan County baseball foes last week, number one Silo blanked Calera, 6-0, to remain at the top of the rankings heading toward the playoffs.
Cross country Durant girls are, Katelyn Mauck, Laynee Emert, Alexi Powell, Avery Sager, Ari Hernandez, Jaci Austin, Brightyn Pilgreen, Ella Sorrels, Jozelynn Coffey and Rachel Cordell. Photos provided

Cross country Durant girls are, Katelyn Mauck, Laynee Emert, Alexi Powell, Avery Sager, Ari Hernandez, Jaci Austin, Brightyn Pilgreen, Ella Sorrels, Jozelynn Coffey and Rachel Cordell. Photos provided

Avery Sager claims Edmond Pre-State title

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Competing against some of the top competition in the state at the Edmond Pre-State Cross Country meet last Saturday, sophomore Avery Sager put on a spectacular performance.
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