An early season news story saying the Oklahoma Sooners “had no chance making it into a National Championship position” was all it took for the OU women’s gymnastic team to fight their way into their fifth National Championship last week.

IN THE GAP — Racing to cut off a hit into their outfield position for the Hugo Lady Buffaloes are Chanda Barnett (left) and center fielder Laney Cox. The Lady Buffs were at home Friday against the Rock Creek Lady Mustangs. Hugo News Photo / Stan Stamper

BOSWELL — The Hugo Buffaloes saw the ball well in the first inning against Boswell last week, and plated four first-inning runs that turned out to be the difference in the ball game. The Buffaloes put up single runs in the second, third and seventh innings to post a 7-3 win over the Scorpions.

HUGO — The Hugo Buffaloes put a trio of Ws into the 2022 baseball season book since last week, edging out the Kingston Redskins in a very tight game, 3-2 and following that win up with another W over the Calera Bulldogs, 6-5. The Buffaloes returned home Monday to defeat the Valliant Bulldogs in a close game with a seventh-inning unearned run.

HUGO LADY BUFFALO KAYDRIN SCOTT has been named to the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team. A four-year starter, Scott led the Buffaloes in several scoring and rebounding categories.

HUNTER SIMS steps toward home plate and delivers a pitch to an Atoka batter during weekend baseball action. It was one of Sims’ best performances for the Buffalo varsity baseball team, as he stroked three hits, pushing across six RBIs and was also the winning pitcher for the Buffaloes!

HUGO BUFFALO baserunner Cam Holt beats the throw and is SAFE back at second base against the Atoka Wampus Cats. The Buffaloes found their game at the plate and in the field, with a solid 12-3 win over the Cats.