For Polk County mens basketball, the end of football season throws the beginning of basketball season into chaos. The Wolverine football team has become a constant in the latter rounds of the playoffs and a large portion of the Wolverine basketball team is generally playing football.

This year, however, the effect has been a little more dramatic than just scheduling. After halftime of the Polk-Lincolnton football game, star quarterback and star point guard Andre Overholt limped onto the field. And the senior will be absent from the Polk offense on the hardwood.

A recent doctor visit revealed a chipped bone on his ankle that will keep the Wolverine leader sidelined until after Christmas, something that has hindered Polks season in the early going.

Andre is our leader on and off the court, head coach Josh McEntire said. The other players look to him when times get tough to help lead them through any situation.

Overholt averaged nine points per game last season and chipped in five assist, four rebounds and four steals per game. Those arent easy numbers to replace.

Overholt has faith, however.

Depth is a big difference this year, the senior said. Depth is key. The team will need to step up.

McEntire agrees and takes it a step further.

Other guys are going to have to step up without him and it will make our team better in the long run.

In either case, Wolverine fans will hope to see No. 3 on the court before too long.