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Athletic awards were presented at the Durant High School wrestling banquet earlier this month and the following freshmen received awards: Evan Smith, Canan Walls, Mariana Ramirez, Caiden Pepperman, Chloe Marlow, Shawn Humphrey, Olivia Frazer and Cedar Derby. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Athletic awards were presented at the Durant High School wrestling banquet earlier this month and the following freshmen received awards: Evan Smith, Canan Walls, Mariana Ramirez, Caiden Pepperman, Chloe Marlow, Shawn Humphrey, Olivia Frazer and Cedar Derby. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Rain played havoc with the end of the week after the Durant Lions dropped a pair of narrow district baseball decisions to Tahlequah. The Lions fell 4-1 in a nail biter at home to start the two-game set before a 3-0 loss in the second game in spite of solid pitching efforts.
DHS girls 2nd, boys 3rd in track season opener

DHS girls 2nd, boys 3rd in track season opener

DHS girls 2nd, boys 3rd in track season opener

The Durant High School track and field season finally got underway last week with the Lady Lions taking second and the Lions third in final team standings at the Marietta Invitational.
Silo sweeps Kingston in district showdowns

Silo sweeps Kingston in district showdowns

Silo sweeps Kingston in district showdowns

Over the last several years the Kingston Redskins have virtually ruled the 3A baseball district slate, but in 2024, there may just be a new king on the block.
The Durant Lady Lions score in last week’s game with Ardmore. From left, Karah Boydstun, J.J. Patten and Katelyn Ortiz. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lady Lions score in last week’s game with Ardmore. From left, Karah Boydstun, J.J. Patten and Katelyn Ortiz. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant soccer squads each notch victories

Durant High School soccer teams each posted a pair of victories in season-opening competition last week. The Lady Lions began the year with a 12-0 thumping of Tulsa McLain and followed with a 6-1 triumph against rival Ardmore.
Southeastern softball hurler Reese Taylor throws a pitch. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern softball hurler Reese Taylor throws a pitch. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Burroughs walk off slam snaps Storm skid

Wins have been tough to come by as of late for the Southeastern baseball team while the softball team has been mired in a difficult stretch as well, although they did manage to take two of three games against Southwestern in their most recent home series.
Savage Storm player Kyle Leslie moves down court during the last game of the season at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm player Kyle Leslie moves down court during the last game of the season at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm bows out in GAC tourney semis

Over the majority of the conference season, the Southeastern Savage Storm were the hottest shooting team around while cruising to a share of the league regular season title and impressive 11game winning streak.
Durant Lion Holdan Robinson throws a pitch to a McAlester batter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lion Holdan Robinson throws a pitch to a McAlester batter. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion baseballers notch one win in Madill tourney

The Durant Lion baseball team bounced back from a pair of close district losses with a solid showing in the Madill Tournament last weekend, including one victory. Coach J.W.

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