Poplar Middle School recently wrapped up its annual holiday food drive with incredible success. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of staff, students and community members, the school collected more than 1,000 pounds of food to support families in need. This year’s effort will provide meals for more than 30 local families, ensuring they have food and comfort during the holiday season.

The Wolf Point Lady Wolves are looking for more success than last season as they get ready for the girls’ basketball season. The Wolves return starter Ma’Kenzie Jackson back this season. The sophomore earned All-Conference second team honors last year. Other players with a good amount of varsity playing experience are senior Marley Moran, Mattie Azure and Addy Smith. Maci Fourstar-Sibley,

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team returns a strong core back as the Wolves look to contend for a high placing in District 2B this season. Returning starters for the Wolves are senior Richard Campbell, senior Sean Hamilton, junior Zandon Calder, junior Roper Flaten and sophomore Jett Azure. Calder, a powerful inside presence, averaged 14.5 points and 12.5 rebounds last season. He was a

Wolf Point’s wrestling program begins the campaign with close to 20 athletes this year. The number is pretty much split evenly between boys and girls. “It’s good,” Coach Maestro Martinez said of the turnout. “I figured we would get better numbers this year because of the wrestling room.” He explains that the new wrestling room and weight room at the school have been beneficial.

After earning the second-place trophy at the divisional meet last season, Poplar’s girls’ wrestling squad is working for success again this campaign. Replacing graduated state champion Angelina Escarcega will be a tough task, but the Indians do return five wrestlers that lettered last season. Alara Cooper placed sixth at the state meet last year. “We’re looking to improve on her

Poplar’s girls’ basketball squad enters the season with the goal of contending for one of the top spots in District 2B. Returning starters for the Indians include All-State performer Braelyn Nordwick, a senior, and freshman Journey Gourneau. Sharp-shooter Cammie Martell, a senior, is expected to return to action in January. Other players with varsity experience include sophomore Makenzie

Poplar’s boys’ basketball team has a new look this season with a different coach and needing to replace several starters from last year. “Our goals are to improve every day and stay healthy,” Poplar Coach Scott Smoker said. Smoker is a 2006 graduate of Poplar High School. He coached at the junior high level for four seasons and has coached independent teams for about 10 years. “I’m