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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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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.

Calera, Silo cruise opening baseball wins

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Calera and Silo baseball teams each got off to unbeaten starts with the opening of the high school season last week. The Bulldogs smacked four foes, including three shutouts, to begin the year with a 4-0 record.

Lady Lion season ends in Class 5A area playoffs

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Durant’s Lady Lions gave Booker T. Washington all it wanted for two quarters but Lady Hornets had too much firepower down the stretch for the 5948 elimination victory in Class 5A area tournament play last week.
Savage Storm claim GAC regular season crown

Savage Storm claim GAC regular season crown

Savage Storm claim GAC regular season crown

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
For the second time in three years, the Southeastern Savage Storm claimed a share of the Great American Conference regular season championship at home Saturday with a scintillating 93-89 win over Northwestern.
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