Polk County encountered an emotionally charged Owen squad on Friday, the Warhorses exploding for 40 points in the second half on Senior Night to take a 64-35 victory in Swannanoa.
Trailing 24-21 at halftime, Polk County (5-17, 5-6) saw Owen (3-19, 3-9) go on a 20-4 run to open the second half and steadily pull away for the victory.
“They went on a run and it just snowballed,” said Polk County head coach Josh McEntire.
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Chris McHone had 21 points for Owen, which also got eight points, 14 rebounds and five blocks from Jager Gardner.
Jason Chupp had 12 points and Jamal Wheeler added 11 to lead the Wolverines, who host Hendersonville on Tuesday in a key Western Highlands Conference match. Polk County would still likely secure an automatic playoff berth with a win.
Polk County Scoring
Jason Chupp 12, Jamal Wheeler 11, Wes Mullis 4, Davis Derkach 2, Jaylan Wilkins 2, Dillion Overholt 2, AJ Searcy 2
