Eighteen months into fighting and dealing with as many as three variants of the China virus, it’s worth taking note of how governments and states are attempting to address continuing health risks. As one might expect, the “Red” states are resisting government mandates for both mask wearing and vaccinations.

The Boswell Scorpions overcame an early game 0-1 deficit to post a come-from-behind 6-3 win over LeFlore last week. Kamden Edge earned the win for the Scorpions, getting a good workout with 106 pitches, 68 strikes, fanning 11 batters and walking only two; allowing only three hits and three runs.

Soper’s Lady Bears battled gallantly last week, but just couldn’t avoid the costly fielding mistakes that change the outcome of a close game. Wright City’s Lady Jax took advantage of an early 8-0 lead and held off down the stretch to post a 12-6 win.

The Rattan RAMS recently shut-out Battiest 7-0 with J. Childers tossing a three-hit shoutout through seven innings.

JOSIE GARDNER strokes the game-winning hit for the Soper Lady Red Bears in their battle last week against Bennington. (Hugo News Photo / Bobby Hamill) ADDIE ROBERTS lays down a perfect slide at home plate as the Umpire yells “SAFE!” The Lady Middle School Bears defeated Bennington last week, 7-0..

DICKSON — With his team huddled around him at the 40 yard line, Hugo head coach Krystopher Gross spotted a lone player left on the bench. “Bring him over here,” Gross yelled, hastily.

THE 2021 HUGO BUFFALOES include: Landon Lemmons, Ashton Barnett, Stacey Powers, Aden Parish, Cameron Hamill, Hunter Sims, Amareion Maytubby, La’Marcus Davis, Cam Holt, Davionta Jackson, Caselin Davis, Dakerrious Wilson, Don’tez Cherry, Ethan Sparks, Da’shon Sims, Dacorion Cook, De’Koryian Mitchell, Pierson Evans, Isaiah Greer, Micah Ribiero, Sharod Holt, Noah Joe, Kameron Allred, Kane Worthy, Ethan Bigfeather, Mekii Bell, Trandon Morgan, Jonathon Gilley, Caleb Allen, Caleb Joe, Jordan Creel, Connor Frazier, Payton Parra, Jaren Trantham, G’Mariyon Wallace and Logan Allen. Coaching staff includes: Head coach Krystopher Gross, Cody Tramble, Derek McKinney, Dante Dangerfield and Cody Gilmore. Not pictured: Kvon Bradley, Evan Tollett, Kamoney Garrett, George Gentry, Caleb Allen and Carlos King.

• Entrants are eligible to “win only one time” during the regular contest period and may be eligible for the Bowl contest. • Entry blanks are available at all sponsor locations.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Funding opportunities to enhance the specialty crop industry within the state are now available, thanks to stimulus money allocated to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Services. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, local, state, and federal government entities, for-profit organizations and colleges and universities. In addition, individual businesses and producers will be eligible for projects addressing a response to COVID-19.

The Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hosted a “Nation to Nation” Tribal Virtual Consultation Meeting on Aug. 17.