Sports

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.
Artist Jane Semple Umsted, who is being inducted into the 2024 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, was recognized during last Saturday’s Southeastern football game. Also shown are Keith Baxter, left, director of SE Athletics, and SE President Thomas Newsom. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Artist Jane Semple Umsted, who is being inducted into the 2024 Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, was recognized during last Saturday’s Southeastern football game. Also shown are Keith Baxter, left, director of SE Athletics, and SE President Thomas Newsom. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Umsted recognized during SE football game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Umsted recognized during SE football game
Southeastern’s first home game was with Southern Arkansas. Last week, The Storm played at Henderson State. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern’s first home game was with Southern Arkansas. Last week, The Storm played at Henderson State. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm hosts OBU looking for first win

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
After finding the road unfriendly last week in a loss at Henderson State, the Southeastern Savage Storm football team returns home Saturday night against in-state rival Oklahoma Baptist. Both the Savage Storm and Bison will be in search of their first victory of the year in that 6 p.m.
Lady Lion Raelynn Clark swings at the ball.

Lady Lion Raelynn Clark swings at the ball.

Lady Lions close tourney with two victories

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Durant Lady Lions opened last week with a victory and closed with two wins culminate a 3-3 week in softball action. In the opener, the Lady Lions smacked McAlester, 14-2, and then downed Comanche, 9-5, before doubling up Idabel by a 6-3 count.
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