Polk County is returning to the boys 1A state soccer playoffs.
The Wolverines secured a postseason berth with Monday’s 3-1 win over Avery in a Western Highlands Conference match in Newland.
Polk County improved to 7-2-1 overall, 6-2 in WHC play. The Wolverines are assured of finishing as the top 1A team in the conference, which means an automatic berth to the state playoffs that begin March 16.
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Matias Akers had two goals Monday, both on passes from Cameron Greve, with Wylie Rauschenbach scoring the other on a cross from Jack Smith.
Avery (2-6, 2-5) added its goal late in the match.
“We kept possession of the ball mostly, we played very aggressively and challenged every ball,” said Polk County head coach Josh Trejo. “Overall, a very good game from the boys.”
The two teams meet again Wednesday at Avery in what will be the final match of the regular season for Polk County.
