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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.

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.
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