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Calera Lady Bulldog Carlaysia Brown and Rock Creek Lady Mustang Brooke Crenshaw are shown in last week’s game at Rock Creek. Kevin Farr | For the Democrat

Calera Lady Bulldog Carlaysia Brown and Rock Creek Lady Mustang Brooke Crenshaw are shown in last week’s game at Rock Creek. Kevin Farr | For the Democrat

Calera, Rock Creek split conference tussles

BOKCHITO – Although each team took a bit to shake off the rust of more than a two-week game layoff, Calera girls and Rock Creek boys pulled away for Bryan County Conference wins to begin the second semester last week.
It was a great effort from the Durant Lady Lions who defeated Muskogee 39-38 to win the consolation title at the Primus Moore Invitational in McAlester. Shown are seniors Emeri Morse, Maya Dodson, Sydney Grover and Kennedy LaFevers. Jim Reagan | KLBC

It was a great effort from the Durant Lady Lions who defeated Muskogee 39-38 to win the consolation title at the Primus Moore Invitational in McAlester. Shown are seniors Emeri Morse, Maya Dodson, Sydney Grover and Kennedy LaFevers. Jim Reagan | KLBC

Lady Lions win consolation title

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Bruins battle rugged slate in Mustang tourney

Bruins battle rugged slate in Mustang tourney

Bruins battle rugged slate in Mustang tourney

Facing a rugged slate of games in the prestigious Mustang Holiday Classic last week, defending state champ Caddo found the going tough against a pair of large school contenders before dropping a last second loss to Class A challenger Seiling in the tournament final game.

Polk, Lopez claim Ardmore tourney titles

A pair of Durant Lady Lion wrestlers continued their early season success in claiming individual championships in the inaugural Ardmore Holiday Invitational last week. Senior Addison Polk led the charge for the Lady Lions, sweeping through the round robin bracket in the 105-pound weight division.
Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Division I football signees have been few and far between for the Durant gridiron program, but the Lions managed to pick up their first in more than a decade over the Christmas break as Xadavien Sims inked his scholarship offer from the University of Oregon.
Late burst spurs Silo Rebels past Bethel

Late burst spurs Silo Rebels past Bethel

Late burst spurs Silo Rebels past Bethel

Coming off rough performances on the road, the Silo Rebels returned home last week with solid outings against Class 3A heavyweight Bethel, splitting a pair of games.
Lions take 3 top All-District football awards

Lions take 3 top All-District football awards

Lions take 3 top All-District football awards

Coming off their best season finish since 2016 on the gridiron, the Durant Lions captured three top awards while 10 seniors were selected to the District 5A-3 All-District squad.
Lady Lion Addison Polk and Madill Lady Wildcat Andie Wallace wrestle during last week’s dual at Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Addison Polk and Madill Lady Wildcat Andie Wallace wrestle during last week’s dual at Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

DHS girl wrestlers edge Wildcats

With their first chance of the season for home dual action, the Durant Lady Lions made the most of their chances in notching an 18-12 win over visiting Madill to wrap up the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule.

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