I see that today’s article title looks a little “shaky.” I’m at a point where it’s harder to stay between the lines, so I hope what I write isn’t a conglomeration of hodgepodge. This is especially true since we’re clear on how much I still love and respect The Game. I’m going to make an attempt to just write what comes to mind in hopes it is well received and respectful of “Her.” I always preferred winning pretty, but in a playoff game, “ugly wins” can be a thing of beauty. Just put lipstick and a blue ribbon on that pig and take it to market. There’s something enchanting and seductive about the aroma of a clean gym floor. If you’re a true basketball coach you get it. Perhaps Byng, where I toiled 21 years as the boys coach will allow for my funeral to be held in the gym, so I can get one final whiff. Ahhh… Basketball is a game that demands both mental and physical toughness. A pet peeve of mine is to watch players lay on the floor like they’re dying, stop the game, and then hop back up to the applause of the fans. The pros and NCAA men players are the worst. With pros they may have to call a coroner to the court.

Hugo varsity girls basketball coach David Vann will not return next season. After two years with the Buffaloes, Vann submitted a letter of resignation last week.

Hugo News Sports WILBURTON — The Buffaloes’ season came to an end at Area in Wilburton on Thursday afternoon after a 52-46 loss to Kansas. What started out as a close game with Hugo finding success in the paint, quickly became lopsided as the Buffs started to focus on perimeter shooting and fought to contain Kansas’ offense. The Buffaloes allowed 19 points in the first quarter and only scored five in the second, going down 13 at one point in the game.

On behalf of Tinker Owens, President of The L.D. Bains Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, as well as Foundation Board Members and Advisors: We are proud to announce the opening of the application process for the 2023-2024 “L.D. Bains Leader Dog Award” (Miami-$1000) and the “L.D. Bains Spirit Award” (Hugo-$500) which will be awarded to student athletes who embody integrity, humility, and a strong work ethic both on and off the field.

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), recently celebrated 20 years of progress for the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline with an event at the state Capitol. This milestone event honored two decades of progress in tobacco cessation efforts and highlighted the significant impact the Helpline has made in improving the health and well-being of Oklahomans.

Certain combinations of molecules in our blood may help identify those at highest risk of developing lupus, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist believes. Joel Guthridge, Ph.D., hopes to uncover those secrets of the autoimmune disease with a new $6.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

• March 10: First Baptist Church Hugo will have Master’s Voice in Concert at 11 a.m. For more info, call 580.326.9663.

When I hear a Gideon speaker, I am reminded of an email I received from a college friend, who I have not seen since college (soon it will be 40 years since I was in college). My mother was Dean of Women of East Texas Baptist College.