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Lady Lion Addison Polk and Madill Lady Wildcat Andie Wallace wrestle during a dual last month in Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Addison Polk and Madill Lady Wildcat Andie Wallace wrestle during a dual last month in Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Polk cruises to Carl Albert tourney crown

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Senior stalwart Addison Polk claimed another tournament championship as the Durant High School wrestling teams tallied six placers in the rugged 58th Annual Malcolm Wade Invitational at Carl Albert High School last weekend.
Lady Lion Ella Sorrells throws the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Ella Sorrells throws the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions erupt in 3rd to cruise by Memorial

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Bouncing back from a narrow road loss earlier in the week, the Durant Lady Lions evened their season record with a 56-43 triumph over visiting Tulsa Memorial on Friday night.
Bruin D.J. Dill is about to shoot the ball in a recent game with Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Bruin D.J. Dill is about to shoot the ball in a recent game with Durant. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo blitzes Rock Creek; Calera, Silo sweep

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Caddo 66, Rock Creek 33 (girls) Second-ranked Caddo held a slim 13-8 lead after one quarter before erupting in a 23-5 second period flurry to take complete command.
Southeastern Lady Storm player Ashton Hackler is shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern Lady Storm player Ashton Hackler is shown in a recent game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm finally back home this weekend

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
After more than a month of action on the road, the Southeastern basketball teams return home this week with vital Great American Conference games. Southeastern was slated to host Southern Arkansas on Thursday and then Arkansas-Monticello Saturday afternoon.
Durant Lady Lion Zoe Lee dribbles the ball in a game with Sulphur. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Lady Lion Zoe Lee dribbles the ball in a game with Sulphur. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant boys take 3rd, girls 5th at McAlester

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Both the Durant girls and boys each took home hardware from the inaugural McAlester Invitational basketball tournament last week before returning to district action this week.
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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.
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