With a playoff game on the line, Polk County rose to the challenge on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Happy Valley Warriors 14-13. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Polk County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jesse Holden out in front who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Holden a new career-high in rushing yards.
Polk County's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Happy Valley, they moved to 7-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Polk County will square off against York Institute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. York Institute is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Polk County will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Happy Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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