BOSWELL’S ETHAN BEDDO beats the throw to Hugo’s third base as Aden Parish waits for the throw. Beddo singled in the top of the second for the Scorpions and went on to score one of the team’s three runs.

(Fourth in a Series) 1977-78 became a mystical basketball season. I couldn’t believe the talent I had.

THE BIG HOUSE — For more than a quarter century, the Hugo Buffaloes have carved out a legacy of putting a strong basketball program on the court, whether the hardwood action is in their native Southeast Oklahoma, or at the Big House in Oklahoma City.

STATE FAIRGROUNDS ARENA — From the pre-season until the last game, the annual quest for Oklahoma high school basketball teams and players is “to make it to the Big House” where State Championships are earned.

I never had a real girlfriend in high school. Maybe it was because I was so young for my grade. However, I always got fired up and played well every time a certain blonde beauty from Ft. Worth came to watch me play when she stayed with relatives. Precious memories…

HENRYETTA — The Hugo Buffaloes will return to Oklahoma City to compete for the State Championship Thursday after defeating the Keys Cougars for the Area Consolation Championship Saturday, 42-38. The Buffaloes suffered their first and only loss of the season Friday in the Area Championship game against the No.

HUGO — The Hugo Buffaloes opened their 2021 home baseball season at Shull-Bywaters Park Thursday and gave the home fans a treat, blistering the Warriors 21-9, after an amazing 19-2 first inning runaway.

HENRYETTA — The Hugo Lady Buffaloes continued their journey through Districts, Regionals, Area and have earned just the team’s second invitation to the State Playoffs in school history! After falling to No. 1 Roland in the Area Championship game, the Lady Buffaloes battled against the Morris Lady Eagles Saturday and put on a defensive exhibition, holding Morris to just three fourth quarter points to post a 37-35 victory.

HUGO WEIGHTLIFTING STATE QUALIFIERS! The Hugo Buffaloes have demonstrated that they will be a force to battle in Regional and State Weightlifting competition. Qualifiers for the State Meet this year include: Tony Perry, Sharod Holt, Luciano Rosales, Chance Marzek, Julian Pugh, Lige White, Aden Parish and Julian Jackson. At-Large qualifiers were Jace Bolton and Caleb Joe. (Photo Contributed)