Durant’s Laila Ahmed – Track Spotlight – Presented by Excel Therapy
A valuable lesson learned through sports is that it is okay to fail. Laila Ahmed, a senior at Durant High School finds this to be the most valuable lesson playing softball and track has taught her. Learning from failure has led Laila to success. Her greatest athletic accomplishment is holding back-to-back Class 5Astate champion track titles for high jump. Another valuable lesson she says is the importance of being a good teammate. “My favorite part about being on […]
Durant’s Haydn Burgess – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Haydn Burgess, a dedicated student from Durant High School, is not only an accomplished athlete but also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that shapes his life on and off the field. “As a proud Choctaw tribal member, I’ve always taken advantage of every opportunity provided for me by […]