Polk County picked up a three-set win over Asheville and twice pushed T.C. Roberson during a demanding three-match Saturday at the Falcon Bash at West Henderson High School.
The Wolverines defeated Asheville 25-21, 20-25, 17-15 while dropping two matches to Roberson, including an extended three-set battle. Polk County also dropped a two-set match to Alexander Central, 25-13, 27-25.
Polk’s first meeting with Roberson ended in a 25-21, 25-22 loss. Kenzie Alm led the Wolverines with seven kills, while Abby Lewis had 10 assists and Reeve Carroll recorded 15 digs.
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The second matchup proved even tighter. Roberson edged Polk 27-25 in the opening set before the Wolverines answered with a 26-24 win to force a deciding set. Roberson took control in the third, winning 15-5 to complete the victory.
Beija Olivari had 11 kills and 13 digs in that match, while Alia Vorbe added nine kills. Lewis finished with 18 assists and 12 digs, Alm had six kills, 13 assists and 11 digs and Carroll added 17 digs.
Polk also earned a measure of revenge against Asheville after losing to the Cougars on Friday. Olivari led the attack with 13 kills and added 15 digs in the 25-21, 20-25, 17-15 victory.
Vorbe added five kills, while Claire Lawrence served five aces and had 10 digs. Carroll led the defense with 19 digs.
The Wolverines finished the Falcon Bash with a 9-11 overall record. The tournament added six matches in two days to what is already the highest-rated strength of schedule among 3A teams in the state.
Polk County returns home Tuesday to face Mountain Heritage in Western Highlands Conference play.
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