01 December 2022

Poplar’s Boys Shoot To Contend This Basketball Season
After a strong showing in the post season last year, Poplar’s boys’ basketball squad looks to build on that success this season.
Returning starters for the Indians are junior Delray Lilley, junior Geordy Medicine Cloud and sophomore Kaniel Ricker. Lilley and Medicine Cloud were each voted to the All-Conference second team last year.
“We should be solid,” Poplar coach Gib Medicine

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Poplar’s Girls Prepare For Season Under New Head Coach
Under the guidance of new head coach Barry Bighorn, Poplar’s girls’ basketball squad has high expectations this season.
The Indians feature a turnout of 24 players.
Returning starters for Poplar are Morgen Nordwick, Kessee Erickson and Mattie Ayers.
Other players with quality varsity experience include Emma Rae Martell, Rikki Belton, Jazmyn Carrywater and Bailey Dupree.
Seniors

Poplar Returns State Champ, Placers For Wrestling Season
Poplar’s wrestling program aims to make a lot of noise this season with the return of several standouts for the Indians.
The program, under the leadership of coach Jason Frederick, features six boys and five girls this year. The Indians will open action at the Eagle Invitational in Sidney on Dec. 2-3.
Poplar’s list of returning athletes on the boys’ side includes Navarjo Escarcega and

Wolf Point Looks To Put Together Solid Wrestling Year
With 11 total wrestlers, the Wolf Point program is looking forward to a successful campaign under the leadership of coach Scott Vandall.
“I’m very optimistic,” Vandall said of the season. “All these kids have good wrestling experience.”
The girls’ program features Joli Beston and Samantha Reed. Both athletes have competed at state meets during their careers. Beston placed second