Tuesday night marked the end of an odd time for Hugo’s varsity basketball teams. The Buffaloes were finally able to play a basketball game after two weeks off.

Session is right around the corner and the bill filing deadline has just passed. We will get underway in roughly two weeks’ time, starting with Governor Stitt’s State of the State address. After that, we’ll go to our committees and get to work on the numerous bills that have been filed this interim and carryover bills from last session as well.

Three members of the RAMs team garnered All-Mc6 Honors. They includeed: Cale Clay-All Tournament, Logan Smith-MVP and James Childers-All Tournament.

Funeral services for Donna Kay Boyking, of Atoka, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Jan.

RATTAN RAM Champions at the recent Mc6 Basketball tournament included: (Front, l-r) Gradie Grimmett, James Childers, Jace May, Cale Clay, Logan Smith, Keller Shockey, Cailin Jamison, Cassidy Mack, and Courtney Reese. (Back, l-r) Coach Michael Clay, Assistant Coach Melanie Burgess, Keegan Robertson, Coleman Ray, Luke Clay, Aidan Haddox, Davin Parsons, Guillermo Gallegos, and Dawson Addington.

Dacorion Cook, 3rd place, 132lb weight class Daniel Heady, 1st place, 198lb weight class Kameron Allred, 1st place, 220lb weight class Jared Trantham, 4th place, 168lb weight class Sharod Holt, 1st place, 181lb weight class Da’Shon Sims, 2nd place, 181lb weight class Micah Ribiero, 3rd place, 220lb weight class Caleb Joe, 2nd place, 242lb weight class Ethan Bigfeather, 3rd place, 242lb weight class Laney Cox, 1st place, 108lb weight class, girls division Chanda Barnett, 3rd place, 150lb weight class, girls division Also attending the meet: Alley Ivey, Isaiah Greer, coaches Krystopher Gross and Derek McKinney. Schedule: Feb.

KEELEY JOHNSON was named to the Mc6 All-Tournament Team as a result of her outstanding play for Rattan..

THE FORT TOWSON FFA had the opportunity to host members of the state officer team during the 2021-2022 Goodwill Tour. Students got to visit with the state officers, pick their brains, and learn about leadership along the way. Contributed Photos

Hugo High Basketball team members recently participated in a “Building Youths for Tomorrow” training session that was presented by Kiepher King, representing the Choctaw County Youth Services organization. The program is intended to build social and character skills throughout the community. Photo Contributed

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