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Late goal lifts Polk County past Avery in WHC matchup

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Luis Hernandez scored in the 74th minute Monday to lift Polk County to a 1-0 victory in a Western Highlands Conference soccer match in Newland.

With an assist from Isaias Akers, Hernandez lifted the Wolverines to their third straight win. Polk County is now 5-5-1 overall, 3-0 in conference play.

Wilson Edwards had three saves and Jonah Wyatt had six saves for Polk, which outshot Avery 14-11.

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The Polk County junior varsity played to a 0-0 tie at Crest in a match shortened by inclement weather.

Both teams are off the remainder of this week before traveling to Owen on Monday.

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