The Durant Daily Democrat

Walkoff homer gives SE baseball pivotal series win

As they say in baseball, you have to have a short memory. And after a seeing a late lead slip away in a disappointing extra-inning loss to long-time rival Southwestern on Friday, the Savage Storm … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 09:01 PM

Durant baseballers fall to Atoka on Senior Night

The Durant Lions celebrated Senior Night last week, honoring a handful of senior athletes in their home game with Atoka before a very rough road stretch. Durant battled even with Atoka in the … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 08:43 PM

Durant Lions Baseball Senior Night

Durant senior baseball players for 2020 were recognized during senior night last week because their season was cut short last year due to the pandemic. From left, Michael Wingfield, Chet Austin, A.J. … more

4/14/21 08:41 PM

Durant soccer duo signs with Murray State

Although they admittedly weren’t sure at first that they wanted to play at the next level, Durant soccer seniors Aliyah Tomlinson and Izabella Lozano didn’t take long this spring deciding … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 03:30 PM

Ward notches 3 first places pacing DHS tracksters

Battling a rugged field in windy conditions last week, the Durant High School track and field team had several strong individual performances in the Plainview Invitational. Sophomore Brycen Ward … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 12:46 PM

Kingston Redskin signs with OBU

Kingston football player Jase Hayes recently signed a scholarship offer from Oklahoma Baptist University to play for the Bison next year. Joining Hayes for the signing ceremony were (standing, from … more

4/14/21 12:43 PM

Calera tops Caddo, sweeps Walters in district play

Calera built a solid early lead which held up the rest of the way in a 6-2 Bryan County baseball win over Caddo last week. The Bulldogs followed up with a pair of pivotal District 2A-4 wins over … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 11:28 AM

Six Kingston players named All-Conference, Weeks MVP

Kingston picked up three All Conference selections for both the girls and boys in end of the year Lake Country Conference basketball voting. The Lady Redskins, who captured the league title while … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/14/21 10:37 AM

Kingston Track Meet

Lady Redskin Raegan Davis runs in the track meet last Friday at Kingston. Kingston Redskin Andrew Backentoes participated in the Kingston Track Meet April 2. Kingston Redskin track team members … more

4/8/21 09:25 PM

Durant High soccer teams split home openers

After nearly a month on the road to begin the soccer season, the Durant High School teams finally had their home opener with Tulsa Memorial last week and split the district contests in exciting … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/7/21 09:13 PM

Rebels win Atoka tourney; Caddo third at Rock Creek

Riding the wave of six straight run-rule victories, the Silo Rebels finished off a perfect 7-0 week on the baseball diamond with a 7-5 extra-inning triumph over Atoka for the Atoka Wood Bat Classic … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/7/21 09:13 PM

Savage Storm softballers take series from OBU

Following an error-plagued series opening loss to Oklahoma Baptist, the Southeastern softball team rebounded to sweep the final two games of the weekend series and maintain a stranglehold on their … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/7/21 08:36 PM

Bryan County Conference basketball honors

While Silo swept to regular season conference championships in both girls and boys West divisions, it was Caddo that took top individual honors in both in a somewhat unusual voting of coaches for … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/7/21 10:58 AM

Offense struggles as Storm swept by Southern Ark

Offense was tough to come by throughout the weekend as Southeastern managed just six total runs in a tough three-game series loss to Southern Arkansas at Mike Metheny Field. The Savage Storm were … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/1/21 10:33 PM

Corbin sets HR record; Silo, Calera roll to baseball wins

Right in the heart of district play in which they lead their individual league standings, Calera and Silo each had solid performances for the week on the baseball diamond. The Silo Rebels romped … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/1/21 08:09 PM

SE softball claims GAC lead with series victory

With the Great American Conference lead on the line and facing the ninth ranked team in the country, the Southeastern softball team delivered in a big way on the road last weekend. The Savage … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/1/21 06:11 PM

Lion baseballers drop Kingston, Caddo verdicts

Kingston rode a stellar pitching performance by Braden Matchen and capitalized on six Durant errors to cruise past the Lions, 10-0, in non-district baseball action on Friday. Matchen was in … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/1/21 06:05 PM

DHS thinclads place at rugged Madill Invitational

Durant’s high school track and field team battled through a tough field for several strong finishes in the Annual Madill Invitational last week. The Lady Lions had one individual top … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/1/21 12:00 PM

Durant netters claim Tulsa Edison tourney titles

A trio of first-place performances combined with several high finishes propelled both the Durant girls and boys tennis teams to championships in the Tulsa Edison Invitational last week. The next … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 3/31/21 12:19 PM

Southeastern Rodeo

Southeastern made its shortest trip of the season, to the Durant Riding Club Arena on South Ninth Avenue to host its home rodeo, the first outdoor event of the season, and watched several individuals … more

3/31/21 11:04 AM