Polk County golfers competing included, from left, Carson Emory, Braxton Edwards, Avery Harden, Evan Jones and Reilly Yoder (photo courtesy Pat McCool)

Wolverine golfers top WHC field at Grassy Creek

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Polk County’s boys golf team put together one of its best team efforts of the season Tuesday to win a Western Highlands Conference match at Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club in Spruce Pine.

The Wolverines carded a team total of 332 to defeat Mitchell by six shots on the Mountaineers’ home course. Avery placed third with a team total of 362.

While Mitchell’s Connor Warren took medalist honors with a 73, Polk County had the next three low finishers in Evan Jones (77), Avery Harden (80) and Carson Emory (82). Reilly Yoder posted a 93 to complete the day for the Wolverines.

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Avery won the day’s girls competition with the only full team in the field.

Polk County is scheduled to return to action on Wednesday with a match at Brevard.

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