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Lion Ryder Jones scores a touchdown during the game with Tulsa East Central. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Ryder Jones scores a touchdown during the game with Tulsa East Central. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant stifles Tulsa Edison in 44-0 rout

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
While the offense struggled with turnovers and penalties at times, the Durant defense was up to the task with its best performance of the season in a 44-0 thrashing of Tulsa Edison on the road last week.
The Caddo Lady Bruins softball team poses after winning a state championship. Photo provided

The Caddo Lady Bruins softball team poses after winning a state championship. Photo provided

Lady Bruins capture 7th straight softball title

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Even after six consecutive state championships for fall and spring, Caddo softball head coach Dustin McKay wasn’t ready to take anything for granted in the Class A fastpitch state finals last weekend at Devon Park.
The Silo Rebels baseball team poses after winning their 20th state championship. Photo provided

The Silo Rebels baseball team poses after winning their 20th state championship. Photo provided

Silo executes way to 20th baseball crown

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - Execution was the name of the game for Silo baseball last weekend and the Rebels executed with near precision to their 20th state championship, toppling long-time rival Dale, 8-3, in the Class 2A title tilt at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Caddo Bruin Boen Proctor runs with the ball down field followed by Jake Green. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Boen Proctor runs with the ball down field followed by Jake Green. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins blast Quinton in district gridiron opener

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Coach Jeff Wigington’s Caddo Bruins turned in a dominant performance from start to finish last week for a 50-0 rout of Quinton in the district opener.
Durant Lady Lion pitcher Addi Pratt fires the ball at a Caddo batter during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion pitcher Addi Pratt fires the ball at a Caddo batter during a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant softball streak ends, Silo continues

Kevin Farr
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Durant Lady Lions’ quest for an 11th straight trip to the Class 5A fastpitch state tournament came up short but Silo continued its run in 3A by punching its state ticket for a ninth year in a row last week.

Durant girls take 4th in Class 5A Invitational

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Facing off against some of the best Class 5A competition in the state, the Durant High cross country team had several top performances, including a fourth place team finish by the Lady Lions in the 1st ever 5A Invitational Championship.
Among Lions shown in the game with Tulsa East Central are Axel Thurman and Cole Robbins. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Among Lions shown in the game with Tulsa East Central are Axel Thurman and Cole Robbins. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant smacks East Central for initial victory

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Durant Lions raced to a 34-0 lead and cruised past Tulsa East Central by a count of 41-19 for their first win of the 2024 season.
Caddo Bruin Jake Green and Seiling player Jazin Baker reach for the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake Green and Seiling player Jazin Baker reach for the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo blitzes Snyder, heads to league opener

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Three early turnovers slowed Caddo a bit in last week’s non-district finale at Snyder, but once the Bruin offense started clicking they kicked it into high gear.
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