Durant Girls Basketball Falls Short Against Tahlequah

Lady Lions lose close game 30-28 in final seconds

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Durant High School girls basketball team lost a close game 30-28 against Tahlequah High School in Oklahoma. The game came down to the final seconds, with the Lady Lions unable to overcome a late deficit.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a point of pride for many local communities, and close losses like this can be heartbreaking for players, coaches, and fans. The outcome of this game will likely have implications for the teams' playoff seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

Durant held a slim lead for much of the game, but Tahlequah rallied in the final minutes to take a 30-28 advantage. The Lady Lions had a chance to tie or win the game in the closing seconds but were unable to convert their final shot attempt.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Durant High School Lady Lions

The girls basketball team representing Durant High School.

Tahlequah High School

The opposing team from Tahlequah, Oklahoma that defeated the Durant Lady Lions.

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The takeaway

This close loss will be a tough one for the Durant Lady Lions to swallow, but it also shows the competitive nature of high school basketball in Oklahoma. The team will need to regroup and learn from this experience as they look to make a strong push in the playoffs.