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Lady Lion Abrianna Freeman signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State University. From left, Antonio Freeman Jr., Antonio Freeman, Avianna Freeman, Abrianna Freeman and Taschona Freeman. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Lady Lion Abrianna Freeman signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State University. From left, Antonio Freeman Jr., Antonio Freeman, Avianna Freeman, Abrianna Freeman and Taschona Freeman. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant basketball pair sign scholarships

Kevin Farr
Friday, May 29, 2026
A pair of Durant senior basketballers recently signed scholarship offers to continue their careers at four-year colleges in Oklahoma. Lady Lion Abrianna Freeman inked with Northwestern Oklahoma State University while the Lions’ Leon Stone signed on with Southwestern Christian University in Bethany.

85th Annual Durant PRCA Rodeo this weekend

Kevin Farr
Friday, May 29, 2026
It’s once again rodeo time in Bryan County as the 85th Annual Durant Riding Club event presented by Discover Durant is slated to take place Friday and Saturday at the arena on South 9th Street in Durant.
The Colbert Leopards are the Class 2A state runner-ups. Photo provided

The Colbert Leopards are the Class 2A state runner-ups. Photo provided

Colbert claims Class 2A state runner-up honors

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 21, 2026
An incredible state tournament performance that resulted in the first championship appearance in program history ended just shy of that elusive title with a 6-5 heartbreaker to Latta in the 2A Division 1 finale on Saturday at Shawnee.
K.J. Lowery received a state runner-up medal in the 800 meters. Photo provided

K.J. Lowery received a state runner-up medal in the 800 meters. Photo provided

Lowery notches state runner-up mark in 800

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Placing was hard to come by against a rugged field in the Class 5A State Track Meet at Western Heights Saturday, but Durant had several personal best efforts, including a state runner-up medal by K.J. Lowery in the 800 meters.
Silo Rebel Jacob Wright is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo Rebel Jacob Wright is about to hit the ball. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Silo, Calera drop state tourney openers

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Silo and Calera baseball teams each bowed out of state tournament action last week with narrow opening round defeats.
Durant High School senior Colton Poore signed to play baseball with Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Jim Reagan | KLBC

Durant High School senior Colton Poore signed to play baseball with Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Jim Reagan | KLBC

Lions’ Colton Poore inks with Mission University

Kevin Farr
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Wrapping up a solid high school career with the Durant Lions, senior baseballer Colton Poore will have the opportunity to carry that to the next level after recently signing to play for Mission University in Springfield, Missouri.
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