The Poplar Indians are pleased with a turnout of 12 girls for the sport of tennis under new head coach Amanda Simonson. The Indians ended last season’s campaign with only five players. “I want them to learn the basics and have fun,” Simonson said of her goals. Players with varsity experience include Angelina Escarcega, Ruby Blackhorn, Essence Headdress, Payton Greyhawk and Jayda

After placing third at last year’s Class C state boys’ track meet, the Lustre Lions are looking forward to another successful campaign. The Lions aren’t expected to be as strong due to graduation losses, but Lustre should again provide a good amount of thrills throughout the season. Johnslee Pierre, a junior, leads the returning group of Lustre’s boys. As a sophomore, Pierre placed

The Frazer Bearcubs open their track season with one of the highest amount of participants in recent history. The program features 27 athletes including 14 at the high school level. “It’s our biggest turnout in many years,” Frazer Coach Myron Jackson said. Among the top athletes on Frazer’s boys’ team is Gabe Beston, who earned All-State honors at last fall’s Class C state cross

The Culbertson High School track program features 25 athletes including 16 boys this campaign. Coach Dave Solem is pleased with the squad’s attitude heading and is looking forward to a successful year. “It’s a good bunch,” Solem said. “They want to be out.” Culbertson’s athletes with state meet experience include Reese Moon in jumps, Aden Drake in hurdles, Bridger Salvevold

Culbertson’s golf program enjoys a turnout of 10 players this season. Golfers for Culbertson include senior Mark Kirkaldie, senior Bridger Salvevold, junior Ian Snyder, junior Will Salvevold, sophomore Glen Sager, freshman Wyatt Martin, freshman Felixe Becker, junior Isabella Apple, junior Josie Simonsen and freshman Kinley Wallace. Kirkaldie, Salvevold, Snyder, Apple and Simonsen are returning

The Bainville Bulldogs open the golf season with six participants. “You always want to have more, but six is about right for coaching,” Bainville Coach Dan Lambert said. Members of the squad include Kaston Hofer, James Batt, Bridger Chandler, Lane Giese, Haedyn Wills and Chandi Johnson. Giese, Hofer and Johnson are all returning golfers for the Bulldogs. Lambert noted that the Bulldogs

The Bainville Bulldogs will have their district track meet in Lambert on May 6, and their divisional track meet in Sidney on May 15. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Froid/Lake Track The Froid/Lake Red Hawks feature a turnout of 16 athletes this track season. The squad will open its season in Lambert on April 10. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)