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Caddo blasts Thackerville in Wigington debut

The Jeff Wigington head coaching era began in style last week as Caddo blasted its way to a mercy rule 52-6 victory on the road at Thackerville. In the opening win, the Bruins took command with their rushing game and cruised from there with 339 of their 353 yards coming on the ground.
Durant sophomore Avery Sager broke a school record in cross country. Photo provided

Durant sophomore Avery Sager broke a school record in cross country. Photo provided

Sager breaks school record in Sherman Meet

Sophomore Avery Sager broke her own school record on the way to a second-place individual finish in the TCS Cross Country Meet Saturday at Pecan Grove Park in Sherman. Sager crossed the finish line with a time of 19 minutes, 47.
Calera baseball player Talon Rose slides into home plate during the game at Colbert. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera baseball player Talon Rose slides into home plate during the game at Colbert. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera baseball snaps Colbert opening win streak

After getting off to a blazing 8-0 start to the fall baseball season, the Colbert Leopards ran into problems last week in the form of rival Calera in dropping a 12-2 decision in the early area showdown.
A Pauls Valley player grapples with Lion Joseph Flores during last week’s scrimmage at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

A Pauls Valley player grapples with Lion Joseph Flores during last week’s scrimmage at Paul Laird Field. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant ready for Ada challenge on Friday

A year ago the Durant Lions felt like they should have beaten rival Ada in a narrow 14-7 loss in a blackout delayed contest at Paul Laird Field. The momentum of that game helped spur the Cougars to an 11-2 record and the Class 4A state semifinals.

Explosive Bruins eye Thackerville opener

An explosive performance from the Caddo football team in last week’s lone scrimmage has the Bruin faithful brimming with excitement heading into Thursday night’s season opener.

Area roundup: Silo romps to Tupelo tourney title

Outscoring three foes by a whopping 51-9 margin, the Silo Rebels remained unbeaten on the season last week with a romp to the Tupelo Tournament championship. Coach Eddie Jeffcoat’s club smacked Moss, 14-4, in round one and then blasted Latta in a 19-4 run rule in the semifinals.
Lady Lion Rachel Spencer is about to hit the ball during a recent scrimmage. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Rachel Spencer is about to hit the ball during a recent scrimmage. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions post district routs in opening week

Weather played havoc with the Durant Lady Lions’ week one softball schedule but Coach Jimmie Wyrick’s unit managed to notch a pair of district victories.

Lions face big test in Friday home scrimmage

For the first time this fall the Durant Lions will face outside competition on the gridiron coming up Friday night as they play host to Pauls Valley in their lone preseason scrimmage at Paul Laird Field.

Durant cross country opens at Wright City

Durant’s high school and middle school cross country teams each jumped into the 2024 season on a warm Saturday in Wright City with several high placers, including the individual champions.
Calera Lady Bulldog Taryn Niblett runs to home plate in the game at Caddo.

Calera Lady Bulldog Taryn Niblett runs to home plate in the game at Caddo.

Caddo pulls away from Calera in softball action

University of Texas commit Jaycie Nichols had a huge outing as Caddo jumped to a big lead and never looked back for a 14-3 victory over Calera in an early Bryan County fastpitch showdown last week.

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