Rugby Middle built a nine-point halftime lead Monday and kept Polk County Middle at bay en route to a 44-31 victory in Blue Ridge Conference boys basketball action in Mills River.
The Raiders opened a 24-15 lead at intermission as the Wolverines (2-1) battled early foul trouble. Polk fought to pull even with Rugby in the second half, but could never quite draaw even.
“We had a good effort but just came up short,” said Polk Middle head coach Brad Muse. “Every time we got close, Rugby seemed to hit a 3-pointer and stretch out the lead.
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“In the end, we just did not have enough juice to get over the line. It was a great learning moment for our kids. They will get to work and learn from the mistakes, and we look forward to seeing them again.”
Hollis Williams led Polk Middle with 19 points, with Brennan Oates adding eight. RJ Simpson had four points and Owen Justice finished with two.
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