Sports

Durant golfers claim Academic State Titles

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
While not as heralded as previous teams, the Durant High School golfers notched solid performances with including several state qualifiers that included the Lady Lion program reaching state for the 11th straight season while finishing fifth as a team on the Muskogee Country Club course.
Durant Lady Lion basketball player Maya Dodson has signed to play with Austin College. Also shown are her parents Joe and Hannah Dodson and brother Wyatt Dodson. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion basketball player Maya Dodson has signed to play with Austin College. Also shown are her parents Joe and Hannah Dodson and brother Wyatt Dodson. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions’ Dodson signs with Austin College

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Senior Maya Dodson has been a key cog in the Durant Lady Lion basketball success over her career despite being plagued by injury difficulties. Over the past three years, Dodson was one of the team leaders in every offensive category while helping the Lady Lions to an overall record of 37-34.
Silo Rebel Ashton Davis signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva.

Silo Rebel Ashton Davis signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva.

Rebel track trio inks college scholarships

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Over the last several years, Silo seniors Ashton Davis and Shawn Weaver have been part of a fledgling Rebel track program that set school firsts this spring with eight state qualifiers accounting for 18 regional medals.

Southeastern Golf Classic to be held on June 14

Se University Communications
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The 2024 edition of the Southeastern Golf Classic will be held on Friday, June 14, at Chickasaw Point Golf Club on the shores of Lake Texoma. Registration and sponsorship opportunities for the fundraising tournament benefitting the Southeastern Foundation are available at www.SE.edu/golf.
Silo Rebel Charlie Gardner swings the bat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Rebel Charlie Gardner swings the bat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo falls to eventual state champ Washington

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Facing off against a senior-laden two-time defending state champion squad wasn’t the ideal Class 3A state tournament opener for Silo as the Rebels dropped an 11-1 verdict to the eventual champion Washington last week.
Durant High School football player Braylen Lyday signed to play with Southeastern in the fall. Among others shown are, Linda Patton, Lynetta Lyday and Jimmy Patton. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant High School football player Braylen Lyday signed to play with Southeastern in the fall. Among others shown are, Linda Patton, Lynetta Lyday and Jimmy Patton. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lyday, Couch ink college football offers pacts

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Durant football senior stalwarts Braylen Lyday and Clay Couch recently signed to continue their careers at the collegiate level after serving as multiyear starters for the Lions in many different areas.
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