Poplar Girls Open League Schedule With Win

Poplar’s girls’ basketball team started its league schedule on a good note by rolling over Harlem, 77-41, on Friday, Dec. 20.

The Indians jumped out to an 18-7 advantage in the first quarter. Poplar exploded for 26 points in the second period for 44-13 half-time lead.

Poplar led 58-27 after three quarters of play.

Leading Poplar’s attack were Bailey Dupree with 24 and Mattie Ayers with 17 points. Cammie Martell also reached double figures with 11 points.

Also scoring for the Indians were Braelyn Nordwick with nine, Toni Brown with eight, Ashlyn Bull Chief with four, R. Payne with two and Miley Crawford with two.