The Poplar boys’ basketball squad shoots to be one of the top teams in District 2B again this season. The Indians placed second at the divisional tournament and won a game at the Class B state tournament a year ago. Top returning players for the Indians are seniors Kaniel Ricker and Walker Burshia. Ricker was an All-Conference performer last year. “Bringing back an All-Conference point

The Poplar girls’ basketball team returns many key players from last season’s squad that came a game away from qualifying for the state tournament. The returning varsity players for the Indians include Cammie Martell, Braelyn Nordwick, Mattie Falls Down Ayers, Sadee Archambeault, Toni Brown, Bailey Dupree, Kyra Stormy and Amelia Weeks. Martell was an All-Conference selection and Falls

After bringing home the third-place trophy from the Class C state tournament last year, the Lustre Christian Lions look to add to their hardware this boys’ basketball season. Returning starters for the explosive Lions are All-State selection Johnslee Pierre, a 6-5 junior; All-Conference selection Byron Ewing, a 6-5 senior; and Clay Reddig, a 6-3 senior. Sophomore Cam Reddig, who earned

Lustre’s girls’ basketball team features a new coach and a young roster entering this season. Returning starters for the Lions are freshman Kencia Brown, sophomore Lauryn Holzrichter and junior Hannah Brown. K. Brown was an All-Conference and an all-defensive team selection last season. Other girls with varsity playing experience include freshman Lauren Fast, senior Abby Olfert and

With several starters back from last year’s divisional tournament team, the Culbertson Cowboys have their sights on an exciting boys’ basketball season this year. Returning starters for the Cowboys are Dawson Bergum, Bridger Salvevold and Mark Kirkaldie. Salvevold was a second team All-Conference pick last year. Gavin Deen and Ian Snyder also enjoyed a good amount of varsity playing

With four starters back from last season, the Culbertson Cowgirls are aiming to move up in the league standings this season. The squad features six juniors, five sophomores and a freshman. There are no seniors on the roster. “We have a pretty good group,” Coach Sabrina Labatte said. Returning starters for the Cowgirls are junior Ayden Ator, junior Ivy Colvin, junior Mariana Burciaga

Bainville’s boys’ basketball squad doesn’t return much varsity experience, but the Bulldogs figure to be in the battle for a divisional berth this season. The Bulldogs need to replace six seniors who played the majority of minutes last season. “It’s a group that played well together in the past,” Bainville Coach Shawn Romo said of this year’s players. “So, I think they will

After taking fourth place at last year’s Eastern C girls’ basketball divisional tournament, the Bainville Bulldogs are hunting for more success this campaign. Bainville returns four starters including senior Elsie Wilson, senior Miah Pippenger, senior Tally Berwick and junior Hailey Berwick. Wilson and H. Berwick were each All-State selections last season. Pippenger was voted to the All-Conference

Brockton’s girls’ basketball squad has a lot of optimism entering the 20242025 season. The Warriors have 13 players out for the sport. “It’s good, numbers are good,” Coach Shawn De-Marrias said. Starters back for Brockton include Marlene Fish, Ava Lone Bear, Tamryn Bauer and Claire Clampitt. Bauer was a second team All-Conference selection last year. “I have pretty much

Coming off their best season in many years, the Brockton Warriors are looking forward to even better results this boys’ basketball campaign. The Warriors have a turnout of 17 players this season. “We have a good turnout,” Coach John Nygard said. “Even during summer basketball, we had a lot of boys.” Brockton posted a record of 8-12 last season. Nygard believes it was the program’s