The Poplar boys’ basketball squad shoots to be one of the top teams in District 2B again this season. The Indians placed second at the divisional tournament and won a game at the Class B state tournament a year ago. Top returning players for the Indians are seniors Kaniel Ricker and Walker Burshia. Ricker was an All-Conference performer last year. “Bringing back an All-Conference point

The Poplar girls’ basketball team returns many key players from last season’s squad that came a game away from qualifying for the state tournament. The returning varsity players for the Indians include Cammie Martell, Braelyn Nordwick, Mattie Falls Down Ayers, Sadee Archambeault, Toni Brown, Bailey Dupree, Kyra Stormy and Amelia Weeks. Martell was an All-Conference selection and Falls

After bringing home the third-place trophy from the Class C state tournament last year, the Lustre Christian Lions look to add to their hardware this boys’ basketball season. Returning starters for the explosive Lions are All-State selection Johnslee Pierre, a 6-5 junior; All-Conference selection Byron Ewing, a 6-5 senior; and Clay Reddig, a 6-3 senior. Sophomore Cam Reddig, who earned