Poplar’s boys’ basketball squad lost a tough 7974 home game in overtime against Malta on Saturday, Jan. 25. A three-pointer by Blake Lambert ended the third quarter with the Indians ahead by a 60-49 margin. The Indians held a 64-56 lead with under five minutes to left, but Malta scored eight of the contest’s next nine points. A drive by Bohdi Brenden pulled the Mustangs to 65-64 with

Malta took control in the third quarter to down Poplar’s girls by a 67-44 final in Poplar on Saturday, Jan. 25. A three-pointer by Poplar’s Cammie Martell pulled the Indians to 25-21 to end the first half. Poplar came out strong in the third quarter as a basket by Journey Gourneau, a free throw by Braelyn Nordwick and a three-pointer by Martell cut the margin to 28-27. Malta’s Neva

The Brockton Warriors dropped two close games during league basketball action in Savage on Friday, Jan. 24. In the boys’ contest, Savage struck for 27 points in the fourth quarter for a comeback 63-58 victory. Brockton led 28-24 at the half and 47-36 at the end of the third quarter. Jarid Fasthorse Jr. scored 15 points and Colter Nygard had 14 for Brockton. Also scoring were Miles