Late penalty kick lifts Smoky Mountain past Polk, 2-1

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Smoky Mountain scored a late goal Wednesday to earn a 2-1 win over Polk County in a non-conference soccer match at Polk.

Chris Henson scored on a penalty kick with less than 10 minutes remaining in the match to give the Mustangs the win. Smoky Mountain improved to 3-1 with the victory.

After allowing an early goal, Polk County (1-2) evened the match early in the second half on a David Sanchez goal. Jeremy Allsbrook had the assist.

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Larry Dyer had two saves in goal for Polk County as the Wolverines continued with their planned rotation of goalkeepers in the early portion of the season.

The Mustangs earned a 3-1 in the junior varsity game.

Polk County returns to action on Wednesday, hosting Madison in its Western Highlands Conference opener. Varsity play is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.

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