Polk County had an early answer Friday at Newton-Conover.
The Red Devils had far too many responses after that.
Newton-Conover scored 48 consecutive points after Polk pulled within two in the opening quarter, rolling to a 56-12 non-conference victory over the Wolverines.
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Newton-Conover struck first, with Jeremiah Pope scoring on a 6-yard run and Weston Norris completing a pass for the 2-point conversion.
Polk responded with its best drive of the first half. Brody Wilkins completed a 27-yard pass to RJ Simpson and a 15-yard throw to Jesse Moore to help move the Wolverines to the Newton-Conover 2. Zach McCraw eventually scored from a yard out, cutting the margin to 8-6.
Pope answered almost immediately with a 58-yard touchdown run, the start of a surge that decided the outcome.
Newton-Conover built a 44-6 halftime advantage, then added two more touchdowns in the third quarter. The Red Devils rushed for 322 yards, with Pope carrying 12 times for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Norris completed 5-of-8 passes for 141 yards and a score.
Polk added its second touchdown in the fourth quarter. McCraw broke a 43-yard run to help move the Wolverines into Newton-Conover territory, with Wilkins later connecting with Keyan Simpson for a 30-yard touchdown.
McCraw led Polk’s rushing attack with 55 yards on 10 carries, while Styler Blackwell added 42 yards on seven attempts. Wilkins completed 7-of-12 passes for 97 yards. RJ Simpson had four catches for 45 yards.
Polk County (0-2) returns home Friday to face Landrum.
