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Durant graduate Tashaun Williams signed a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain, where he will be playing basketball. From left, Tyrese Williams, Tyson Williams, Tashaun Williams, Misty Williams and Tierra Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant graduate Tashaun Williams signed a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain, where he will be playing basketball. From left, Tyrese Williams, Tyson Williams, Tashaun Williams, Misty Williams and Tierra Williams. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Williams signs college basketball offer in Spain

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
Durant boys basketball scoring leader Tashaun Williams will have the opportunity to continue his playing career overseas after a solid career for the Lions. The DHS senior recently inked a scholarship offer from the College for International Studies in Madrid, Spain.
Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo Bruin Jake McKay is about to kick the ball held by Cale Wigington during a game last season. McKay has a possibility of being quarterback. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Caddo works new system in spring football

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
A new coach and new system got off to a fast start at Caddo as the Bruins finished up spring football drills last week. New head coach Chad Speer was extremely excited about what we saw from the returnees as well as several newcomers that will have a great opportunity to step in immediately.
The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

The Durant Lions football team finished two weeks of spring football practice last week. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Young Lions get ton of reps in spring drills

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
Working with a ton of new faces, the Durant Lions finished up two weeks of spring football practice last week with a team camp against Class 3A powers Sulphur and Idabel.
A bull rider is shown in the Durant PRCA Rodeo. LeAnn Polson |Barefoot Blonde Photographer

A bull rider is shown in the Durant PRCA Rodeo. LeAnn Polson |Barefoot Blonde Photographer

Teen bull rider claims Durant Rodeo top prize

Kevin Farr
Friday, June 5, 2026
As one of the hottest bull riders on the PRCA Prairie Circuit, Weatherford, Texas 18-year-old Noah Lee did not disappoint on his first appearance in Durant.
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.
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