In a hard-fought Blue Ridge Conference clash, Polk County Middle and Flat Rock Middle battled to a 1-1 draw on Monday afternoon in Flat Rock.
Flat Rock (5-4-2) controlled the tempo throughout the first half, dominating the midfield and breaking through in the 17th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Polk Middle’s defense, though tested repeatedly, managed to keep the deficit at one goal heading into halftime.
The Wolverines (7-3-2) emerged with renewed energy after the break, showing better organization and challenging more effectively for possession. Their persistence paid off in the 38th minute when Foster Meyer capitalized on a loose ball following his own free kick, sending a 13-yard shot that deflected off a defender and past the Flat Rock goalkeeper to level the score.
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Both teams created opportunities during an end-to-end second half and overtime periods, but neither could find the decisive goal, settling for a point apiece in conference play.
Prior to the main match, the teams competed in a 16-minute fifth quarter session, with Polk Middle showing offensive prowess. After conceding an early goal, the Wolverines responded with three straight scores – Ethan Dotson, Matthew Alvarez Vazquez and Julian Albarran all finding the net, with Albarran’s goal coming on an impressive free kick to the top right corner.
Polk Middle will conclude its regular season on Wednesday, traveling to Hendersonville Middle for a 4:30 p.m. match.
