Polk County Middle School’s volleyball team overcame an early deficit Wednesday to sweep Apple Valley Middle, extending its unbeaten start to the season with a straight-set victory.
The first set belonged entirely to Polk Middle (5-0), highlighted by Breelyn Morrison’s remarkable serving performance. Morrison reeled off 12 consecutive service points as the Wolverines dominated the frame en route to completing the sweep with a 25-6 triumph.
The Knights (0-4) fought to a 3-3 start to open the second set. But the Wolverines scored 10 of the next 11 points, building a 13-4 advantage, and steadily pulled away for the 25-10 win.
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Polk County’s junior varsity earned a 25-13 triumph.
The victory keeps Polk County perfect in Blue Ridge Conference play, setting up a crucial matchup with East Division co-leader Brevard Middle. The Wolverines will travel to face the Blue Devils on Monday at 4:30 p.m. in a contest that could have significant implications for conference standings.
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