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Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Lions’ Xadavien Sims signs with Oregon Ducks

Kevin Farr
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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

Kevin Farr
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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.
Lady Lion Iyana Wilson goes up for a basket during the recent Madill Winter Classic. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Iyana Wilson goes up for a basket during the recent Madill Winter Classic. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions notch district win over Edison

Kevin Farr
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Durant’s girls basketball team bounced back from a loss to defending state champ Sapulpa to topple Tulsa Edison for their first district win of the season last week.
Silo falls at Kingston; Calera, Bennington split

Silo falls at Kingston; Calera, Bennington split

Silo falls at Kingston; Calera, Bennington split

Kevin Farr
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Pressure defense and size were major factors as Kingston swept a pair of games from visiting Silo last Friday night. The Lady Redskins cashed in most of 13 first half Silo turnovers into points on the way to a 43-18 victory.
Southeastern player Caitlin Kobiske goes up for a basket during a recent home game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Southeastern player Caitlin Kobiske goes up for a basket during a recent home game. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Dickinson fuels Savage Storm past NWOSU

Kevin Farr
Thursday, December 21, 2023
In his second season with the Southeastern men’s basketball program, Chandler Dickinson had been a relative afterthought averaging roughly nine minutes per game off the bench.
Lion grapplers topple Madill

Lion grapplers topple Madill

Lion grapplers topple Madill

Kevin Farr
Thursday, December 21, 2023
While Madill controlled the lower weight classes in last week’s wrestling dual action at Durant, it was the host Lions’ dominance through the higher weights that proved decisive in a 54-27 victory.
Lady Lion Ella Sorrels shoots the ball in the game with Sulphur during the Madill Winter Classic. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Ella Sorrels shoots the ball in the game with Sulphur during the Madill Winter Classic. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lions take 3rd, Lions win one at Madill

Kevin Farr
Friday, December 15, 2023
Coming off a pair of district losses early in the week, Durant’s high school basketball teams followed up in the Madill Winter Classic as the Lady Lions won a pair of games to claim third with the Lions falling in the consolation finals.
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