Polk County’s varsity boys golf team came up just three strokes shy of victory Tuesday, finishing second in a three-team match at Dogwood Valley Golf Course in Forest City.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy captured the nine-hole event with a team score of 168, narrowly edging the Wolverines’ 171. Chase rounded out the field with a score of 181.
Sophomore Tourin Jackson continued his strong early-season play, leading Polk County with a 39. Jackson’s score placed him second overall in the individual standings, trailing only Thomas Jefferson’s Ari Kalogeraris, who earned medalist honors with a 38.
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Brody Wilkins posted a solid round of 42 for the Wolverines, while Piercen Edwards and Tanner Osborn each carded 45s to complete Polk’s team score. Gage Harden finished with a 53.
The narrow margin of defeat reflects the Wolverines’ continued improvement as they prepare for a home match later this week. Polk County will host all Mountain Foothills 7 Conference schools on Thursday for an 18-hole competition at Tryon Country Club, with tee times beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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