Polk County Middle found itself on the defensive for much of the first half Monday at Flat Rock, but the Wolverines responded after halftime and made a push at the Eagles before falling 2-1 in Blue Ridge Conference play.
Flat Rock’s aggressive play and technical skill kept Polk pinned in its own end for much of the opening half. The Eagles broke through in the 21st minute, heading home a corner kick for a 1-0 advantage that held through halftime.
Polk found better footing after the break and pulled even in the 35th minute.
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Colton Stahr served a corner kick into the area, where Julian Albarran headed it into the net to make it 1-1.
The Wolverines began building momentum over the next few minutes, but Flat Rock regained the lead in the 40th minute on a low shot from just outside the penalty area.
“We were better and matched them more in the second half,” Polk Middle coach Lennox Charles said.
Polk generated a couple of half-chances from corner kicks and throw-ins down the stretch but couldn’t find another equalizer.
The loss dropped Polk County Middle to 4-2 overall and 4-2 in conference play.
The teams also played a 12-minute fifth quarter, with Flat Rock winning that period 2-0.
Polk returns to action Wednesday with a road match at Hendersonville Middle.
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