Storm fall to Southern Ark flurry in opener

A key first half injury proved costly for the Southeastern football team last week as the Savage Storm couldn’t withstand a Southern Arkansas charge after intermission in a 36-31 season-opening loss at Paul Laird Field.

Lady Lions return home for annual tourney

A rugged slate of foes didn’t bode for much success for the Durant High softball team as they dropped all four games in the Bixby Tournament last weekend. The Lady Lions finally return home this week with their annual Durant Invitational at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex starting on Thursday.

DHS girls claim 4th at Moore Meet

Durant’s varsity girls cross country team continued to make strong early season strides with a fourth-place team finish in the prestigious Moore Invitational last weekend. The Lady Lions only finished behind one Class 5A squad along with a pair from Class 6A in the team standings.

Lady Bruins win Tushka tourney title

Caddo cruised to the Tushka softball tournament championship with five dominant wins, only one of which wasn’t a run rule. The top-ranked Lady Bruins blasted Durant JV, 120, and Idabel, 14-0, to open the tournament and then romped through an impressive Saturday finale with a trio of wins.

Lions face Broken Bow for Homecoming Friday

An early season Homecoming matchup Friday night at Paul Laird Field has the Durant Lions focused on picking up their initial victory as a talented Broken Bow squad comes to town. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 with Homecoming festivities preceding the contest.

Lady Lions notch vital win at Collinsville

With their district title hopes fleeting after a rough outing less than a day before, the Durant Lady Lion softball team responded Friday with a pivotal 3-1 league win at Collinsville.

DHS girls cross country claims Madill title

Returning to the Annual Madill Cross Country Meet for the first time since 2018, Durant cruised to the girls team championship while the high school boys claimed fourth in the final standings.

Calera blasts Colbert in softball district opener

The Calera Lady Bulldogs raced to a 9-0 lead through three innings and cruised by rival Colbert, 11-3, in District 2A-8 softball action last week.

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.