Durant’s Bellamy Knight Athlete Spotlight Presented by Triple Threat Baseball
By Payton Moody Bellamy Knight, a senior softball standout at Durant High School, is a force to be reckoned with on and off the field. Her journey through the world of softball is a testament to her commitment, perseverance, and the unwavering support she’s received from mentors, teammates, and educators.Coach Haworth has been the cornerstone of […]
Durant’s Avery Sager – Athlete Spotlight Presented by Conley Care Clinic of Durant
By Payton MoodyAvery Sager, a dedicated cross-country athlete from Durant High School, has highaspirations this season and beyond.When asked about her favorite coach, Sager immediately recognizes the impact of CoachReynolds on her life. “She has always pushed me to be my best,” Sager said. “When I wantedto give up at the end of a race, […]
Congrats Durant Softball on making it to State! – Presented by Cherokee Communications
2023 Durant Lady Lions Softball Roster 1 Kaitlen Rush OF Soph2 Ava Crabtree MGR Sr4 McKenzee Petty INF Soph5 Lylith Harris C/INF Jr6 Anslee Morse OF Fr7 Bailey Vojta C/INF Fr8 Laila Ahmed OF Sr9 Mia Ibarra INF Soph10 Macee Hall OF Jr11 Raelynn Clark OF Jr12 Rylee Ramos UTIL Sr13 Sawyer Strange INF/P Sr14 […]
Durant’s Gracie Crabtree – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by QC Kinetix Non-Surgical Regeneration
Durant SSGracie CrabtreeDurant CheerBecoming a high school cheerleader was the last thing Gracie Crabtree thought she would do in high school. That was until Crabtree and some friends tried out for the cheer squad. “Never in a million years did I think I would be a high school cheerleader. Growing up I played soccer, and […]
Durant’s Haylee Connolly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Triple Threat Baseball
By Payton MoodyMeet Haylee Connelly, an exceptional cheerleader representing Durant High School. With unwavering dedication and a heart full of passion, Connelly has transformed the role of cheerleading in her life from a sport into a way of life. From her favorite coach to her goals for the future, Connelly’s journey showcases a spirit of […]
Durant’s Tucker Dry – Male Athlete Spotlight Presented by The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
TUCKER DRY Durant High School Choctaw Athlete of the Month A member of the Durant Lions football team, Tucker Dry begins his senior year with one specific goal while preserving the foundation of his everyday life. “I try my best everyday to example the impact of the Choctaw heritage in my everyday life,” said Dry, a […]
Durant Football and making the most of their off week from VypePlusOK.com
Though some teams were off this week, I was still able to catch some pretty close games. Here’s my take on what happened in the Durant Area on Week 3. Durant Lions – Bye Week All was quiet for the Lions this week, as they were able to practice hard and get some kinks worked […]
Hugo’s Jodi Emberson Athlete Spotlight Presented by Kiamichi Medical Center
By Payton Moody Meet Jodi Emberson, a spirited cheerleader at Hugo High School, whose dedication and enthusiasm have made her a standout in the world of cheerleading. With a commitment to excellence both on and off the field, Emberson’s journey has been shaped by her coaches, teammates and a passion for making a positive impact. Coach Kelsie stands […]
Antlers’ Kade and Kristin Watson Athlete Spotlight Presented by McCurtain County National Bank
KADE AND KRISTIN WATSON ANTLERS HIGH SCHOOL Normally this time of year Antlers junior Kade Watson would be thinking about the upcoming football season. But this year he has decided to focus on next spring and pole vaulting. Kade and his sister Kristin have followed in the footsteps of their father (and track coach) Ken Watson who also pole vaulted in high school. And despite not having a local […]
Durant Teacher Spotlight – Roger Mitchell Presented by Simmons Bank
Teachers make the decision to enter the educational field for a number of reasons. For some, it can be that they enjoy teaching others, while others want to help future generations learn what they need to know. But for Roger Mitchell, his biggest reason for becoming an educator was the influence that several of his teachers […]