With nine girls returning who saw quality playing time last season, the Poplar Indians are expecting a solid campaign this year. Top players back for the Indians include senior Kessee Erickson, senior Rikki Belton, junior Mattie Fallsdown, junior EmmaRae Martell, junior Kyra Storm, junior Bailey Dupree, sophomore Saydee Archambault, sophomore Cammie Martell and sophomore Braelyn Nordwick. Falls

With several key contributors back from a season ago, the Poplar boys’ basketball squad looks to make plenty of noise this season. “We have pretty much everybody back,” Poplar coach Gib Medicine Cloud said. Leading the group of returning players is All-State performer Delray Lilley. Senior Geordy Medicine Cloud and junior Kaniel Ricker were each second team All-Conference selections

The Poplar wrestling program has a solid turnout with 15 athletes out for the sport this season. The participation includes 11 boys and four girls. Leading the girls’ squad is two-time state champion Angelina Escarcega. The junior finished last season with a record of 39-0 and won all but two matches on pins. Another strong contributor back for Poplar’s girls is Blake Follette, who