January is Board of Education Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and technology centers to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication to students and communities.

The road to the playoffs is paved with tough opponents — at least it is for the Buffaloes. It has long been Hugo boys coach Darnell Shanklin’s belief that a competitive schedule is far better than one full of assured wins and this season is no different.

HUGO’s EIGHTH GRADE BUFFALO COACH Tanner Trent has a late-game chat with his undefeated Buffaloes last week in their big win over the Broken Bow Savages. Buffalo fans are excited about the prospects for several of these players as they step up to high school next year. Hugo News Photo / Stan Stamper

HUGO — Hugo’s Middle School eighth-grade Buffaloes claimed a pair of wins over two rugged Broken Bow Savage teams Thursday on their home court.

HUGO — The Hugo HMS eighthgrade Buffaloes extended their unbeaten season record Thursday with a solid 37-27 defeat over Broken Bow.

The need for educated professionals able to cater to the unique health, social and financial needs of seniors grow as the Baby Boomers reach retirement age, and improvements in healthcare allow people to live longer.