Bonita’s Tyler Poepping headed to NAIA Midland (Neb.)

Bonita’s Tyler Poepping is headed to NAIA Midland University (Neb.) where he plans to compete in both basketball and golf.

Poepping was the second leading scorer for a Bearcats team that tied for the Palomares League title and advanced all the way to the Division 3AA championship game before losing to Oak Park.

A personal connection made all the difference. Kenny Walter, who graduated from Bonita a year ago, is at that same school. The two have kept in touch. Walter told his coach about Poepping and Poepping  watched several of that team’s game on live-stream.

He hasn’t visited the school yet but plans to do so later this month.

“I really thought it was my best option and it will be nice to go play where I have a good friend,” he said. “It really was the best option for me.”

Poepping averaged 16 points a game. He was a first team All-Palomares League and second team All-Inland Valley selection.

Poepping, known of his long distance shooting prowess, said he also considered two community colleges close to home – Chaffey and Citrus, as well as Houghton University in New York.

Poepping is undecided on a major but wants to work toward a career as a firefighter.

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