The Durant Daily Democrat

Girls 2nd, Boys 4th in Durant Tennis Invitational

Durant’s girls placed second and the boys were fourth in the Annual Durant High Tennis Invitational last week. The Lady Lions rode several solid finishes to finish just behind Shawnee in the … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 5/5/21 11:43 AM

Savage Storm sweep arch-rival East Central

Coach Zach Crabtree’s Southeastern baseballers notched their second three-game series sweep of the season against arch-rival East Central over the weekend, this time take the conference … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 5/5/21 08:40 AM

County squads romp to slow pitch district titles

The Bryan County foursome of Bennington, Caddo, Calera and Silo all cruised to slow pitch district championships last week to take one step closer to the state tournament. Bennington, ranked fifth … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/29/21 09:46 PM

Savage Storm take opener but fall in league series

A huge relief outing by Silo native Dylan Turner helped spur the Southeastern baseball team to an 8-7 come-from-behind win over Henderson State in the series opener before dropping the final two … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/29/21 09:01 PM

Southeastern Golf Classic scheduled for June 11 at Chickasaw Pointe

The Southeastern Golf Classic is scheduled to be played on Friday, June 11 at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club in Kingston. Registration for the Presidential Flight will begin at 7 a.m. followed by a … more

4/29/21 03:42 PM

Calera, Silo wrap up perfect district slates

Calera and Silo baseball teams continued their dominant runs through district play, each wrapping up perfect 14-0 league seasons with run-rule victories. The Bulldogs of Calera had already wrapped … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/29/21 01:26 PM

DHS track squads place third at Ada Meet

Facing another strong field of competitors, Durant’s high school track teams notched several impressive finishes, including a few personal best marks, in the weather-delayed Ada Invitational … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/29/21 11:37 AM

Lady Lion golf team 2nd in 5A State Preview

A spectacular 2021 spring campaign continued for the Durant High School girls golf team last week as they claimed runner-up honors in their own Class 5A State Preview at Chickasaw Pointe. The Lady … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/29/21 09:32 AM

League leading SE takes another softball series

Despite continuing to be curiously absent from the NCAA Division II national rankings, the Southeastern Savage Storm softball team kept its stranglehold on the Great American Conference lead in … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/28/21 08:50 AM

Silo, Calera clinch district titles with sweeps

Coaching milestones and district championships were the story of the day Monday for the Silo and Calera baseball teams as each romped to twinbill sweeps. Silo head coach Billy Jack Bowen became … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/21/21 09:58 PM

Silo’s Impson signs with McPherson College

Silo senior T.J. Impson recently signed a scholarship offer to continue his basketball career at McPherson College in Kansas. Pictured with Impson at the signing ceremony were (from left): Mike … more

4/21/21 08:34 PM

Durant stops Glenpool for crucial soccer wins

Facing near must-win situations to stay in the thick of the playoff race, both the Durant High girls and boys soccer teams rode sensational goalkeeping efforts to a sweep of Glenpool on Friday night … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/21/21 03:07 PM

Savage Storm drop three-game set at Ouachita

Early deficits proved costly for the Southeastern baseball team last weekend in dropping all three games of the conference series at Ouachita Baptist. The Savage Storm were on the short end of 9-2 … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/21/21 12:05 PM

DHS pair ink college track and field offers

Durant High School track athletes Maci Lawson and Alfonso Barraza each signed college opportunities during ceremonies held at the school last week. Lawson signed on to run at East Central … more

By Kevin Farr
For the Democrat | 4/21/21 08:24 AM

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