The Poplar Indians look to score football victories this season under the guidance of new head coach Benny Lovan. “We have a lot of returning kids,” Lovan said. “We’re building up the program. We want to bring some structure and discipline.” Returning players for the Indians include Chasen Pribbernow, Chance Pribbernow, Houston Eder, A.J. Youngman, Rollen Spotted Bull, Finn

With a solid core of returning athletes, Poplar High School’s cross country team should contend for honors at meets again this season. Issac Irizarry is the top returning runner in the boys’ division. Jayden Eder also is back after finishing well at last year’s meets. Other solid returners for the boys include Dustin Smith, Mickey Failing and Ryder Olson. For the girls’ team, top

Poplar’s volleyball team opened its season with a good attitude as the Indians look forward to a successful campaign. Poplar has a turnout of 31 girls including several who saw varsity experience last season. Returning players include senior Channing First, junior libero Jacey Azure, junior MaKenzie Crawford, sophomore Carysn Fourbear and freshman Frankie Gourneau. “We definitely have

Poplar’s flag football team is looking forward to a successful season and another trip to the state tournament this year. The Indians have qualified for the state tournament in each of the past two seasons. “We’re trying to get to the championship game,” Poplar Coach Brock Copenhaver said. “We’ve been to state twice now. We want to bump up our expectations.” Some of the top returning

Frazer High School fields a young cross country team for the 2026 season. Coach Tessa Vivier said the squad includes two girls and possibly a boy. She is hoping to recruit other runners. On the girls’ team are eighth-graders Anevay Daniels and Londyn Rattling Thunder. “I’m glad they are out. They are working hard,” Vivier said. Daniels and Rattling Thunder are also playing volleyball

Frazer Volleyball Schedule Sept. 11: at Circle Sept. 18: Lustre Sept. 22: Nashua Sept. 25: at North Country Oct. 2: at Scobey Oct. 10: at Lustre Oct. 16: Scobey Oct. 20: at Nashua Oct. 23: North Country Oct. 29-30: District (Scobey)

Frazer Flag Football Schedule Aug. 27: at Glasgow Sept. 10: Frazer Triangular Sept. 17: at Hays/Lodgepole Sept. 26: at Centerville Sept. 28: Frazer Triangular Oct. 1: Seeding Tournament in Billings Oct. 7-8: State (Billings)

With five returning players with starting experience, the Lustre Lions are anticipating a solid volleyball season this year. Coach Mary Zerbe said the high school program consists of 11 players, plus there are five interested eighth-grade girls participating. Returning starter Lauryn Holzrichter is the lone senior for the Lions. Juniors include Sidney Klatt, Holly Hilkemann, Natalie

The Culbertson Cowboys are heading into the new football season with a familiar group of returning players, experienced leadership and hopes of making another trip to the playoffs. Head coach Brian Manning welcomes back returning starters Brooke Solem, Mauricio Mena, ACden Drake and Glen Snyder. Their experience will give the Cowboys a solid foundation as they prepare for the season ahead.