Owen showed Wednesday why the Warhorses are considered one of the top teams in the area this season, handing Polk County an 8-1 setback in a non-conference boys soccer clash in Swannanoa.
The Warhorses (8-1) grabbed a 4-0 halftime lead, though Polk County’s offensive pressure did create some scoring chances that the Wolverines (1-5-1) were unable to convert.
Owen upped the lead to 7-0 in the second half before Polk County finally broke through. Freshman Nathaniel Martinez played a perfect pass through the Owen defense to Cole Pereira, who stuck a drive in the lower left corner of the Owen net for the Wolverines’ lone goal of the evening.
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“We competed the first 20 minutes,” said Polk County head coach Josh Trejo. “I really liked what I saw.”
Greyson Ball had 23 saves, including stopping a penalty kick in the first half.
Another challenge awaits Polk County on Thursday as undefeated Hibriten visits for a 6 p.m. meeting. The Panthers are the top-rated team in the NCHSAA 3A West RPI rankings.
