Poplar’s Masina works on her game during a pre-season practice. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Poplar’s Miley keeps a ball in play during practice on Aug. 20. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Poplar’s volleyball team will have its home opening match against Fairview on Thursday, Sept. 5. The district tournament is scheduled in Malta starting on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Poplar’s cross-country is enjoying a strong turnout this season under new head coach John Wetsit. Members of the girls’ squad include Mattie Falls Down, Amelia Weeks, Cammie Martell, Kelly Azure, Journey Gourneau, Kelbi Blount, Kacie Colgan and Alara Parshall. Colgan finished in 28th place at last year’s state meet. Azure, Weeks, Falls Down, Martell and Parshall also ran well at last