Poplar Loses Season’s Final Game At Ekalaka

Despite being outnumbered and playing in a heavy rain, Poplar’s football team put in a good effort during its season finale at Ekalaka on Friday, Oct. 23. The Indians dropped the conference game by a 62-6 final.

After Ekalaka jumped out to a 20-0 advantage, the Indians got on the scoreboard when Anthony Youngman raced 60 yards for a touchdown with 2:23 remaining in the first quarter.

Ekalaka’s quarterback Cortland O’Connor ran 28 yards for a touchdown to put the Bulldogs up by a 28-6 margin late in the opening period.

The Bulldogs were driving early in the second period, but a fumble was recovered by Poplar’s Kellen Erickson to end the threat.

Ekalaka added a touchdown on a quarterback sneak by O’Connor with 5:54 left in the half. Sean LaFramboise ran in the conversion for a 36-6 margin.

After a short kickoff was recovered by Ekalaka, the Bulldogs scored another touchdown for a 44-6 lead at the half.

The Bulldogs opened the third quarter with a 56yard kickoff return by Ben Enos for a touchdown.

A 20-yard run late in the third quarter increased Ekalaka’s lead to 56-6. After an interception, Ekalaka’s final touchdown came on a 27-yard dash with 9:27 remaining.

Poplar finished the season with a record of 1-7.