17 September 2020

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Poplar Loses Home Game Against Roundup

Poplar Loses Home Game Against Roundup


The Poplar Indians experienced a tough night as they lost to Roundup, 52-6, in Class B football play on Friday, Sept. 11. Poplar’s lone touchdown came on a slant pass that covered 28 yards from Inyan Growing Thunder to Wilfred Lambert in the second half. “In the first half, I was excited to see how well Xander Steele played,” Poplar coach Joe Hammer said. “A lot of our kids played

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10 September 2020

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Poplar Indians Fall To Harlem  In Football Action Friday

Poplar Indians Fall To Harlem In Football Action Friday


After a close first half, the Poplar Indians football team struggled with injuries during the second half and lost by a 42-26 final in Harlem on Friday night, Sept. 4. The Indians trailed only 14-8 at the half, but Harlem accounted for two touchdowns in the third quarter to grab a 28-8 advantage. “We just gave up the big plays at the wrong times,” Poplar coach Joe Hammer said. “They

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Azure Wins UFC Fight

Azure Wins UFC Fight


Hunter Azure of Poplar improved his Ultimate Fighting Championship record to 2-1 by earning a unanimous decision victory over Cole Smith during UFC Vegas 9 on Saturday, Sept. 5. Azure won the bantamweight fight by a 29-28 margin. Azure scored the only knockdown of the fight at the 3:30 mark of the first round. He edged Smith in significant strikes by a 40-21 margin, takedowns by a

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Poplar Hosts Cross Country Meet,  Both Home Teams Take Third Place

Poplar Hosts Cross Country Meet, Both Home Teams Take Third Place


Poplar placed third in both the boys and girls team standings at their home cross country meet that attracted 200 runners on Saturday morning, Sept. 5. The Indians finished with a score of 76 points in the boys competition. Glasgow won the meet with 39 points and Richey/Lambert took second with 52 points. Poplar's Hudson Atkinson, a senior, finished third with a time of 18:32.18.

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