Sports

Lion Maddox Arnold is up to bat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Maddox Arnold is up to bat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions fall twice in Noble Baseball Festival

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Battling a pair of top state baseball tournament contenders in the Cleveland County Shootout last week, the Durant Lions found the going tough while dropping two non-district contests.

Sager notches another school record in 3,200

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Avery Sager broke the school record in the 3,200 meters for the second week in a row and Skyla Cox claimed the 100-meter hurdles championship to highlight Durant finishes in the power-packed Plainview Track Invitational on Friday.
SE’s Abrianna Kennedy tags a Harding player. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE’s Abrianna Kennedy tags a Harding player. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE softball garners pivotal conference sweep

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Needing a sweep to stay in the thick of the Great American Conference postseason race, the Southeastern softball team got exactly that last weekend against visiting Southwestern.
Calera Lady Bulldog Aaliyah Bussard is about to hit the ball in the home game with the Rock Creek Lady Mustangs. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera Lady Bulldog Aaliyah Bussard is about to hit the ball in the home game with the Rock Creek Lady Mustangs. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Calera erupts offensively, cruises by Rock Creek

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Calera exploded for seven runs in the second inning to break open a tight contest and cruised past Rock Creek, 12-4, in Bryan County slow pitch action last week.
Lion Otto Baskin is shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Otto Baskin is shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant soccer splits Lawton, Kelley contests

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
After closing out non-district play with a sweep of Lawton, the Durant High soccer teams ran into perennial power Bishop Kelley to drop their league openers on the road last week. The Lady Lions rolled to a 4-1 triumph at Lawton ahead of the 5-1 defeat against Kelley on Thursday afternoon.

Durant banker graduates from OBA Commercial Lending School

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — Evan Gibson, with First United Bank and Trust in Durant, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City. Gibson was among 68 graduates of the school, which was held March 1-6 at the OBA Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.
Colbert Leopard Hudson Brigman slides to second base and also shown are Caddo Bruins Boen Proctor and Jake McKay. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Colbert Leopard Hudson Brigman slides to second base and also shown are Caddo Bruins Boen Proctor and Jake McKay. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Colbert holds off Caddo in County baseball

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Timely hits and strong pitching were the recipe for Colbert as the Leopards held off Caddo, 4-2, in Bryan County Conference baseball action last week. The Leopards got a stellar mound performance from Tucker Shields, who went the distance while scattering six hits.
Lion Hayden Winninger lands on home plate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Hayden Winninger lands on home plate. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant baseballers get vital sweep of Shawnee

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
After opening the week with three straight wins, including two in district play, the Durant Lion baseball team found the going tough in the Pryor/Claremore Invitational last weekend.
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