Polk County Middle saw its boys soccer season come to an end Wednesday with a heartbreaking double-overtime 1-0 loss at Canton in the semifinals of the Blue Ridge Middle School Conference tournament.
The Bears (14-0) scored on a penalty kick late in the second overtime to take the win. Polk’s season ended with an 8-5-1 record.
“Exciting game, one that neither team should have to lose,” said Polk County Middle head coach Travis Aldred. “We played great, though. We left it all out on the field. The boys should have nothing to be ashamed of.”
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VOLLEYBALL
Polk County Middle battled West Division champ Waynesville but ultimately dropped a 25-22, 25-17 decision to the Mountaineers in the semifinals of the Blue Ridge Middle School Conference tournament.
The loss ended Polk County’s season with an 8-6 record.
“We gave Waynesville a close game but didn’t play our best,” said Polk Middle head coach Matthew Russell. “I think nerves got the best of us, but you can’t let that affect the way you play when a trip to the conference final is on the line.
“I’m proud of the girls for a great season and would like to thank them and their families for all the time and effort they put in to making this season a successful one.”
CROSS COUNTRY
Polk County Middle wrapped up its cross country season on Wednesday, competing in the Blue Ridge Middle School Conference meet at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.
The Polk boys placed seventh in the event, with the girls taking 11th place.
As proved the case much of the season, Zach Lambert paced the Wolverine boys, finish in 12th place with a time of 12:58. Lucas Shlapak ran a season-best 14:01 to take 30th. with Jordan Holdcraft in 38th at 14:42, Ki’Yon Staley in 47th at 15:37 and Grayson Edney in 48th at 15:41.
Also competing: Dawson Cannon (16:19) and Logan Smith (17:56).
Nicole Mott posted a season-best time of 15:45 to lead the Wolverine girls, finishing in 42nd place. Izzy Jackson had a time of 17:34 to place 65th, with Angela Price in 67th at 17:57, Delaney Suddreth in 68th at 19:26 and Tyra Martin in 69th at 19:47.
Also competing: Hannah Henderson (21:16) and Makalya Staley (21:35).
