The Duncan Banner--Sports http://www.duncanbanner.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323235207.html The home stretch http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323235207.html If Thursday’s scrimmage is any indication, the Duncan Lady Demon basketball team is ready for the regular season. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323235059.html Building blocks http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323235059.html The 2009 version of the Comanche Indians had one of the biggest improvements in the area, yet failed to reach their goal of making the playoffs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323234939.html Stakes rise for V-A in Week 12 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_323234939.html The stakes and competition will go up a notch this week for Velma-Alma when it faces Cashion tonight in the second round of the playoffs. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225506.html Cashion presents multiple problems http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225506.html The Velma-Alma Comets (9-2) will be loading the buses and heading to Cashion Friday afternoon. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225327.html Getting serious http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225327.html The personality of the Duncan Demon wrestling room changed this week when the team practiced as a full squad for the first time. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225150.html Time for area sports to shift gears http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225150.html It’s that time of year again. Fall sports are coming to a close and winter sports are slowly heating up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225009.html Getting a jump on the season http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_322225009.html Wrestling season is around the corner and with it the Marlow Open Tournament. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_321234548.html The gang's all here http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_321234548.html For the first time, the Duncan boys’ basketball team is working at full strength. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_321234339.html Ready to make their mark http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_321234339.html Words like leadership, courage and integrity describe many good people. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_320234559.html Eagles finish 2009 strong http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_320234559.html For most, a 4-6 season in high school fooball is nothing to be proud of. Waurika head coach Larry VanBeber says it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_320234350.html Nothing flashy about it http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_320234350.html When Velma-Alma head coach Greg Gothard left the field Friday night, he had a big smile on his face. And why not? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_319214156.html Many reasons why DHS came up short http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_319214156.html The 2009 playoff appearance by the Duncan Demons proved to be short and less than sweet. Plagued by inconsistency on offense and a letdown on the special teams, the Demons were the only home team in Class 5A to fall in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180634.html Guthrie ends Duncan season http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180634.html When a host of Guthrie defenders chased down Brandon Wilson for a sack in the last minutes of the fourth quarter, it was a fitting end for Duncan’s appearance in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180410.html Comets run away from Hollis in 48-0 win http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180410.html Velma-Alma advanced to the second round of the Class A playoffs Friday night knocking off Hollis 48-0 at Jerb Bryant Stadium-Edgar Martin Field. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180211.html DHS works on new look http://www.duncanbanner.com/sports/local_story_318180211.html A new coach, a new team, and a new style. That is what you are going to see from the Lady Demons this season.