Soccer roundup: West Henderson sweeps past Polk varsity, JVs

Marianne Maxon scored four goals and West Henderson showed Monday why the Falcons are one of the top teams in the area, handing Polk County a 7-0 defeat in Mills River.

Mixon, a sophomore, has scored 27 goals in 11 games this season, leading West Henderson to a 10-1 record. Polk County dropped to 2-7-2 with the loss.

The Falcons built a 5-0 lead at the half.

West Henderson also scored a 7-0 win in the junior varsity game, with Ariel Nolan scoring four goals for the Falcons (6-0) in that win.

Polk County dropped to 2-4 with the loss.

Both Wolverine teams will return to action on Wednesday, facing Hendersonville in Mountain Foothills 7 Conference play. Those games will be played at West Henderson as Hendersonville’s stadium is currently undergoing renovations.