Poplar’s boys’ basketball team routed Harlem, 82-47, at the District 2B tournament to qualify for the divisional tournament. The Indians jumped out to a 16-7 advantage in the first quarter. Delray Lilley scored eight points and hit two three-pointers in the period. Poplar scored 19 points in the second quarter and held a 35-29 half-time lead. The Indians ran off 20 points in the third

Poplar lost a tough 47-43 opening-round game against Malta at the District 2B boys’ basketball tournament on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Indians led by a 35-30 margin after three quarters of action. Malta struck for 17 points in the fourth quarter including eight points by Treyton Winke. After falling behind by an 8-5 margin in the first quarter, Poplar struck for 14 points in the second period