Polk County's Kenzie Alm reaches for a kill during Tuesday's match (Caleb Russell photo)
Polk County's Kenzie Alm reaches for a kill during Tuesday's match (Caleb Russell photo)
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Polk responds after opening set, rolls past Mountain Heritage

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Polk County needed a set to get rolling Tuesday.

Once the Wolverines did, Mountain Heritage had a difficult time slowing them down.

After dropping the opening set, Polk took the next three to earn a 23-25, 25-11, 25-21, 25-9 Western Highlands Conference victory at Polk County.

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The Wolverines allowed just 41 points across the final three sets after Mountain Heritage grabbed the early advantage.

Beija Olivari led a balanced Polk attack with 14 kills and added 23 digs. Reeve Carroll finished with 12 kills and 21 digs, while Kenzie Alm had 10 kills, 17 assists and 10 digs.

Abby Lewis directed much of the offense with 28 assists and added 20 digs. Claire Lawrence also had 23 digs.

Amiyah Waters added six kills, with Lewis contributing five. The Wolverines totaled 53 kills and 48 assists.

The victory improved Polk County to 11-10 overall and 6-3 in Western Highlands Conference play. Mountain Heritage fell to 9-7, 3-5.

Polk has a quick turnaround, traveling to East Henderson on Wednesday for a non-conference match.

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