Polk County played in conference for the first time on Friday and they got just the result they we're looking for. They managed a 41-37 win over the Sweetwater Wildcats. The victory was some much needed relief for Polk County as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sweetwater's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Lilly Woodruff, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Kendall Tyler, who posted 13 points. Sweetwater is 3-1 when Woodruff posts eight or more boards, but 5-13 otherwise.
Wildcats
| 01/31/25 @ Sweetwater | 41-37 |
| 01/28/25 vs Tellico Plains | 45-64 |
| 01/27/25 @ Sequoyah | 47-49 |
| 01/24/25 @ Roane County | 35-61 |
| 01/22/25 vs Hiwassee Dam | 58-49 |
Polk County's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-11. As for Sweetwater, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
When Polk County and Sweetwater next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Polk County will try to stop Meigs County's six-game winning streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Sweetwater will take on McMinn Central and their 18-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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