Owen built a 13-point halftime lead Friday en route to a 57-46 victory over Polk County in a non-conference girls basketball matchup in Swannanoa.
Owen improved to 7-8 with the win. Polk County dropped to 7-6.
How it happened: Polk County fell behind early as Owen crafted its early advantage.
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Polk leading scorer Bailey Staton struggled with foul trouble, eventually fouling out early in the fourth period. Staton finished with a season-low five points, only the second time she’s failed to reach double figures this season.
Scoring: Sophomore Kylie Lewis had a career-high 25 points for the Wolverines. Her 12 two-point field goals made betters the school record of 10 listed in the Polk County record book and set by Hayley Kropp during the 2015-16 season.
Exziah Staley added six points, with Sarah Gray scoring three. Gavionna Carson, Bianca Pitts and Brianna Gray each added two points while Jayden Duncan finished with one.
Next up: Polk County returns to Mountain Foothills 7 Conference play on Tuesday, traveling to Chase.
