Polk County's Matias Akers leaps for a shot at the net during Monday's No. 1 doubles match

Polk boys prep for Owen clash with sweep of Mountain Heritage

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Polk County tuned up Monday for a key showdown with Owen, sweeping Mountain Heritage 9-0 in Western Highlands Conference boys tennis action at Polk.

The Wolverines (3-1, 2-0) dominated Monday’s play, losing two games or less in four of the six singles matches.

Polk County is slated to host Owen on Tuesday. The Warhorses have been traditional powers in the WHC.

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That match is slated to begin at 4 p.m.

Polk County’s Adam Kehrer returns a shot during Monday’s No. 1 doubles match

SINGLES
1. Adam Kehrer d. Luke Watorus 10-1; 2. Matias Akers d. Clint Marlow 10-1; 3. Andy Ballentine d. Peyton Shelton 10-7; 4. Jack Smith d. Brooks Murphy 10-2; 5. Cameron Greve d. Brennan Burge 10-2; 6. Luke Becker d. Max Smoker 10-8.

DOUBLES
1. Kehrer-Akers d. Marlow-Shelton 6-0; 2. Ballentine-Smith d. Watorus-V. Smoker 7-6 (7-2); 3. Eric Avellaneda-Gaige Lewis d. Murphy-Burge 6-2.

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