In a game that went down to the wire, Poplar’s boys’ basketball team came away with a 61-57 non-conference win over Culbertson on Tuesday, Jan. 28. A drive to end the third quarter by Wilder Bearcub put Poplar ahead by a 4338 advantage. Blake Lambert then connected on a three-pointer to increase the gap to 46-38 to open the final period. The Cowboys battled back with the next eight points.

Despite a strong fight from the Culbertson Cowgirls, Poplar pulled out a 56-42 home victory on Tuesday, Jan. 28. With Poplar ahead only a 36-33 margin entering the fourth quarter, the Cowgirls cut the margin to 36-35 on a basket by Leandra Perkins to open the fourth quarter. The Indians then got their offense going on a three-pointer by Ashlyn Bull Chief. A basket inside by Toni Brown increased