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Durant Lady Lion Mia Ibarra looks toward

Durant soccer sweeps pair from Ardmore

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Strong performances by the Durant High School soccer teams resulted in a sweep of visiting Ardmore in nondistrict action last week at Paul Laird Field.

Lions 2026 football schedule has west flair

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

After 15 years of playing predominantly regular season competition on the eastern side of the state, the Durant Lions’ 2026 football schedule will have a much more western flair to it as they renew several old acquaintances.

Caddo Lady Bruin Kayden Cowan slides to first base and also shown is Rock Creek Lady Mustang Mahlia Venegas. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo softball wins Rock Creek, Calera contests

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Class 3A top-ranked Caddo held off a pair of challenges from Bryan County opponents in totally different fashion in slow pitch softball action last week. The Lady Bruins cruised past Rock Creek, 12-1, but got all they wanted and more in a 19-18 marathon victory against Calera.

Silo sets history with state indoor track medals

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

History was made for the Silo High School track and field team with several placing performances in the inaugural Oklahoma Indoor Track and Field Championships held last month at the University of Oklahoma.

Lion Jacob Jones is about to bat while another batter is on deck. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions claim two wins in Spring Break festival

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Returning to action for the first time in a week, it was a mixed bag for the Durant High School baseball team last week during Spring Break action in the Broken Bow Festival.

SE softball player Tristan Hopkins runs toward first base. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Tough weekend for SE in Harding league series

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The going was definitely tough for both the Southeastern baseball and softball teams against Harding University last weekend. Coach Alan Trayler’s baseball squad won one of three contests in the league series on the road while the Savage Storm softball team was swept in three home outings.

Colbert sweeps four Spring Break games

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

It was a perfect run through south Texas for the Colbert Leopard baseball team as they were victorious in four outings while a host of other county squads saw success on the road as well.

The Durant Powerlifting Team won the Class 5A state powerlifting championship. Photo provided

Lions win 2nd straight 5A powerlifting crown

Kevin Farr

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Durant scored points in just four weight divisions but a dominant performance by the Lions at 181 pounds proved just enough to edge Coweta and claim the Class 5A state powerlifting championship last Friday in El Reno.

Durant Lions Konnor Shenas and Aiden Polk are shown in a recent game with Madill. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant garners soccer sweep over Ada

Kevin Farr

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Surpassing last year’s victory total the Durant Lion soccer team remained unbeaten last week with a 1-0 blanking of rival Ada. The Lady Lions made it a sweep while improving to 2-1 with a strong second half as they also cruised by the Cougars by an 8-1 count.

Durant Lion Maddox Arnold tries to tag a Glenpool player. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant sweeps Glenpool, stays unbeaten in district

Kevin Farr

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Dominant pitching fueled the Durant Lions to a district baseball sweep of Glenpool last week. The 10-0 and 2-1 DHS wins kept them unbeaten in league play at 4-0 while moving to 6-1 overall.

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