Polk County runners compete in 2A West preview

Polk County’s cross country teams got a first look Saturday at the venue for regional competition at the 2A West Regional Preview Meet in Swannanoa.

The Wolverines didn’t field full teams for the meet at Asheville Christian Academy, but did have three runners record top-50 finishes.

Leah Dotson led the Polk girls, posting a time of 23:37.56 to finish 29th. Arriana Wood took 33rd in a time of 24:00.52.

On the boys side, Davis Young led the Wolverines with a 38th-place finish in a time of 19:28.36.

Polk County is set to compete again Saturday at the Hagan Stone XC Classic in Greensboro.

GIRLS

29. Leah Dotson, 23:37.56; 33. Arriana Wood, 24:00.52; 78. Luna Gonzalez, 31:04.19;

BOYS

38. Davis Young, 19:28.36; 98. Aaden Denton, 24:04.78; 101. Tristan Devine, 24:52.80; 102. Ardon Malan, 25:12.72