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Silo splits 3A district finals with Hugo

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Silo girls notched their second victory in a week over Hugo while the Rebels fell to the perennial powers on the boys side in Class 3A district championship action last week.

Polk reaches 4th state wrestling tourney

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Senior Addison Polk qualified for the state wrestling tournament for the fourth straight year as the lone Durant grappler to reach the 2024 event despite several picking up regional victories.

Calera sweeps Colbert for 2A district titles

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Strong first half starts propelled Calera to a sweep of rival Colbert for the Class 2A district championship on Saturday night. The 12th ranked Lady Bulldogs steadily pulled away in the opener to topple the visiting Lady Leopards, 60-38, while improving to 23-2 on the season.

Lions drop Senior Night pair to Tulsa Rogers

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Durant basketball teams wrapped up the regular season last week with a pair of tough losses to Tulsa Rogers on Senior Night. In the opener, the Lady Lions had a pair of opportunities to take the lead in the final minute but were unable to convert in a 50-45 defeat.

SE’s Brianna Wietelman shoots the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Savage Storm run win streak to 9 straight

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Two big home victories last week kept the Southeastern men atop the Great American Conference standings while the Savage Storm women used a pair of wins as well to remain in conference tournament contention.

Durant High School senior wrestler Addison Polk qualified for the state wrestling tournament for the fourth straight year. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Polk reaches 4th state wrestling tourney

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Senior Addison Polk qualified for the state wrestling tournament for the fourth straight year as the lone Durant grappler to reach the 2024 event despite several picking up regional victories.

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Calera Lady Bulldog Emma Daniel dribbles down court during a recent game at Caddo.

Calera sweeps Colbert for 2A district titles

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Durant Lady Lion Emeri Morse has the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lions drop Senior Night pair to Tulsa Rogers

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

RIGHT: Silo Lady Rebel Brooklynn Redwine shoots the ball in a recent home game.

Silo splits 3A district finals with Hugo

Kevin Farr

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Silo girls notched their second victory in a week over Hugo while the Rebels fell to the perennial powers on the boys side in Class 3A district championship action last week.

Durant Lions Kaydon Mimms, Tucker Dry and Carson Allivand signed scholarships last week to play football in college. Allivand and Dry will attend Southeastern while Mimms is heading to the University of Central Oklahoma. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant trio signs football scholarship offers

Kevin Farr

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Three members of the 2023 Durant Lion football team signed college scholarships on National Signing Day last week to continue their careers at the next level.

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