Polk County’s cross country teams competed Wednesday at the West Pre-Region meet at Tryon International Equestrian Center, previewing the course that will host the 1A-6A West Regional championships in October.
The Wolverines boys placed second in the team standings with 50 points, finishing behind champion Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy’s 47 points. Liam Jackson led Polk County with a runner-up finish in 18:14.90, trailing only Isaac Magid of Thomas Jefferson, who won in 17:42.88.
Polk County demonstrated depth throughout the boys race. Jacob Jenne finished 13th in 19:57.53, followed closely by Ethan Jenne in 14th at 20:00.61. Dean Holland claimed 17th place in 20:09.54, while Davis Holbert rounded out the Wolverines’ scoring five with an 18th-place finish in 20:27.71.
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Additional Polk County boys finishers included Max Butterfield (30th, 22:53.14) and Silas Amorelli (31st, 23:00.54).
In the girls race, Polk County was led by freshman Amberina Jenne, who finished third overall in 23:10.65. Tri-County Early College senior Fern Crayton won the individual title in 20:42.14, while Thomas Jefferson’s Haidyn Toney placed second in 22:55.34.
Sadie Schweitzer was Polk County’s second finisher, placing 20th in 26:16.15. Khloe Kitchen completed the course in 29:33.91 for 41st place.
Thomas Jefferson took top honors in the girls team race, followed by Tri-County Early College and Hendersonville.
The West Regionals are set for Oct. 25 at TIEC.
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