Contributing Writer Catching up with a former Boswell High School standout reveals a story that is less about the bright lights of Minor League Baseball and more about the deep roots of a small-town upbringing. For Kamden Edge, the journey from local fields to the professional mound is a testament to faith, family, and a philosophy of “throwing joy.”

Riding a wave of dominant wins in the last half of their spring baseball season, the Rattan Rams went into the 2026 State Tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Rams lived up to their billing by posting commanding wins over Union City, (112) and Waukomis, (10-0) before manhandling the Canute Trojans 5-1 in the finals for the State Championship.

Two Hugo Buffaloes earned berths to the 3A State Track Meet Saturday. Sophomore Sa’Rya Smith claimed a 5th Place finish in the Long Jump competition.

Alexia Rouse, Brielle Robinson, and Cameron Moore received scholarships from the Choctaw County Democratic Party at Soper’s Baccalaureate ceremony on Sunday. Robinson won first place in their essay contest about Human Rights and Eleanor Roosevelt.

BEGGS — The Hugo Buffalo baseball team battled gallantly last week at the Regional Tournament hosted at Beggs. The Buffaloes lost in their opening game to the host team, 11-1 even though they managed six hits in the game.

ALEX HIGH SCHOOL — Two Hugo High School track team members earned invitation to the upcoming State 3A meet in Catoosa Saturday by virtue of their outstanding performances at last week’s Regional track meet at Alex.

HUGO — Sports victories over highway 70 rival Idabel are always sweet, and Monday’s Hugo baseball win was just as sweet as the 7-2 final score. With post season playoffs set to begin Thursday, Coach Scott Schier literally threw everything he had at the Warriors...

HUGO — The Hugo Buffaloes were unable to string enough hits together Monday afternoon at Shull-Bywaters Park to challenge the visiting Kingston Redskins. Kingston plated 13 runs on 11 hits while making no errors in the field.

HUGO — The Hugo Lady Buffaloes hosted the Wright City Lady Jax Monday and were not able to contain the powerhitting team. Wright City plated 13 runs on 13 hits, while the Lady Buffaloes got two runs across the plate on five hits.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced Tuesday that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders.