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Durant wrestlers battle in tough Glenpool tourney

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Senior Addison Polk captured runner-up honors and Durant wrestlers had several individuals with multiple wins in the rugged Glenpool Invitational last weekend. While Polk was the top individual finisher, the Lions added a few other placers with solid showings.

Wesley Mitchell is up to bat. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

SE baseball sweeps Colorado Springs opener

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Southeastern powered past University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in the first game last week before utilizing timely hitting to complete a season- opening baseball sweep at Mike Metheny Field.

Lady Lions top Edison for lone win of week

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

With the Class 5A district season coming down the home stretch, Durant basketballers found the going tough in a trio of games with the Lady Lions picking up the only victory of the bunch in a 51-24 decision at Tulsa Edison.

SE’s Ashton Hackler has the ball in the Saturday game with Harding. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Green sets win milestone in Savage Storm wins

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Head coach Kelly Green picked up his 200th win at the helm of the Savage Storm and point guard Brennan Burns set new school and conference records for assists as Southeastern wrapped up a pair of crucial league victories at home last week.

Caddo Lady Bruin Kadey McKay shoots the ball in the game with Calera. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo sizzles nets in sweep of Calera

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CADDO – A rematch of a thrilling Bryan County Tournament championship game turned into a Caddo rout Monday night as the Lady Bruins avenged that tournament defeat in a 51-25 victory over Calera for the conference regular season crown.

Storm baseballers set to open season Friday

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

After returning to the postseason with a conference tournament appearance a season ago, Southeastern baseball coach Zach Crabtree will be eyeing an even better finish with a veteran nucleus back to lead the way heading into Friday afternoon’s season opener.

Silo Lady Rebel Kynleigh Pierce dribbles down court next to a Coalgate player. Silo won the game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo sweeps Coalgate; Calera, Colbert split

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

After playing on the road for the better part of a month, Silo returned home last week for the aptly proclaimed Homecoming and notched a dominant sweep of Coalgate in the process. The Lady Rebels posted their second win of the week in the opener to up their season record to 12-8 on the year.

Addison Polk and Loryn Lopez are Midwestern Conference Tournament wrestling conference champions. Photo by Kelley Polk

Lady Lions snag two conference wrestling titles

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Addison Polk and Loryn Lopez claimed girls championships and the Durant Lion wrestling team captured a pair of fourth place individual finishes in the rugged Midwestern Conference Tournament last weekend at Firelake Arena in Shawnee.

Durant boys snap skid with McAlester win

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

After a near miss earlier in the week, the Durant Lion basketball team managed to break through with its first district win of the season last Friday with a 56-45 verdict over rival McAlester. Success was a bit more difficult for the Lady Lions, falling to league leader Coweta as well as McAlester.

SE softball looks to peak at right time again

News Staff

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BY KEVIN FARR For the Democrat In spite of just a 33-27 overall record to finish the season, the Southeastern softball exemplified the regular coach speak of getting hot at the right time a year ago on the way to a Great American Conference title and trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs.

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