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Lion Jack Burrage is shown during a recent game with Ardmore. Photo by Tony Goza

Lion Jack Burrage is shown during a recent game with Ardmore. Photo by Tony Goza

DHS soccer sweeps Atoka, back home Friday

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Both Durant soccer squads recorded victories over Atoka while the Lady Lions dropped three decisions against powerful tournament opponents to wrap up the pre-Spring Break portion of the schedule.
Caddo hurler Coltin Speers fires a pitch at Rock Creek batter Zaiden Craige during last week’s game at Rock Creek. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo hurler Coltin Speers fires a pitch at Rock Creek batter Zaiden Craige during last week’s game at Rock Creek. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruins blank Rock Creek in unbeaten week

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ninth-ranked Caddo blasted county rival Rock Creek and also bested a pair of other Class A state contenders during a strong week of baseball action.
Caddo Bruin Coltin Speers signed to play football with Southeastern. He is shown with his stepfather Justin Fite, mother Chelsea Fite, head Caddo Football coach Trenton Harmon and assistant coach Brandon Bookout.

Caddo Bruin Coltin Speers signed to play football with Southeastern. He is shown with his stepfather Justin Fite, mother Chelsea Fite, head Caddo Football coach Trenton Harmon and assistant coach Brandon Bookout.

Caddo Bruin stalwarts to play at Southeastern

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
For a pair of Caddo High School senior athletes going on to the next level will literally be just like being at home as both are headed down the road to continue their stellar careers at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Lion Lucas McClure runs to home plate during a recent game with McAlester. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lion Lucas McClure runs to home plate during a recent game with McAlester. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions notch two wins during busy Spring Break

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Even though they didn’t have any district games last week it was still an extremely busy Spring Break for the Durant Lion baseball team in winning two of five contests. Most of the action occurred in the Southeast Shootout festival event in McCurtain County where Coach J.W.
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

Awards presented at DHS wrestling banquet

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Lions drop narrow verdicts to Tahlequah

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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.
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