Ten Hugo Buffaloes were named to the 2A-6 All-District football team this week. They include: Offense: Quarterback Landon Lemmons; running back La’Marcus Davis; fullback Aden Parish; wide receiver Ashton Barnett; offensive tackle Noah Joe; center Kameron Allred.

SOPER — Soper’s Lady Red Bears battled the Fort Towson Lady Tigers to a 41-all tie last week before claiming the win with a 7-3 overtime advantage. Both teams came out blazing in the opening quarter and battled to a 14-12 tally with the Lady Tigers in the lead.

HUGO’S LADY BUFFALOES were crowned Tournament Champions at the recent Antlers Lady Bearcat Invitational. Pictured above are (front, l-r) Sha’Tiya Akins, Rakia Smith, Jamiah Brown. (Back, l-r) Coach Chris Scott, Zion Bills, Asia Jordan, Kelicia Cook, Kaydrin Scott, Brindley Allensworth, Assistant Coaches LaSha Cook and Pat McGee. Photo Courtesy Charlie Bob Wibben

Monday was a learning experience for the Hugo freshmen basketball teams, who both fell to Broken Bow. Coaches Chris Scott and Demontre Akins have a similar outlook on the freshmen teams, which is that they’re all about learning the game and understanding what it takes to play at the high school level.

OMAR GARDNER soars above the rim to fire home two of his 16 points for the Fort Towson Tigers against the Soper Red Bears. Hugo News Photo / Bobby Hamill.

If there was one thing that was abundantly clear in the opening minutes of Hugo’s game against Durant Monday night, it was that this year’s Buffaloes team plays with unbridled intensity. There’s no easing into the game for them; they’re already full speed ahead when the clock starts.

With 5:28 to go in the fourth quarter, fans from both sides of Hugo’s gym erupted. It was Monday night, Hugo was playing Durant, and the excitement had built to a high point. The Lions were cheering as a three-pointer sailed through the hoop to give their team the lead, while Hugo fans let out loud groans.

BOSWELL — Despite a gallant effort by Boswell Scorpions C.J. Jeffries and Kanyon Packwood,who scored 16 and 15 points respectively, Boswell was not able to corral Rattan’s Jace May and James Childers (who scored 23 and 19 respectively) and fell to the RAMS, 70-56.

Before the Buffaloes’ season started Tuesday night, head coach Darnell Shanklin sat down with the Hugo News to discuss what to expect from the Buffs this year. Hugo is coming off a strong season, losing only two games, but the Buffaloes graduated nine seniors, including all five starters.

After 24 hours that left many hopes for the Sooners’ future hollowed out, Bob Stoops’ fiery energy reverberated through the room overlooking the stadium his hallowed legacy once restored to greatness.