On Friday, April 8, the Polk County Lady Wolverines varsity soccer team played host to a strong Avery County team. The game was close and intense from start to finish, with the Wolverines edging Avery out 1-0 in overtime.
In the first half, Avery clearly showed its strength as it controlled the ball for the majority of the first half.
However, this strong showing was met by an even better show put on by Polk goalie Donna Every. She did everything but stand on her head as she made save after save, keeping the game tied. The first half ended tied at 0-0.

At the start of the second half, Polk played with more intensity and began to put some pressure on Avery’s defense. Brittany Phipps sent several shots at Avery’s net that rolled just wide. She had a great chance at the end of the half but the ball took an unlucky bounce and at the end of regulation the game was still tied 0-0.
The teams had very few scoring opportunities in the first overtime period. Finally, in the second overtime period the lady Wolverines broke through Avery’s defense with a goal on a header by Peyton Habenicht.
Asked how she felt on making such a clutch goal, she responded: “It’s a rare occasion to make a header on a corner, but I’m glad we made one when it counted most.”
Polk went on to win on Habenicht’s goal 1-0.
Coach Lennox (Rock) Charles said he was happy with the second half performance.
“We did a better job in the second half of keeping possession. We had a little more energy, and overall after a little success our confidence took off.”
The win keeps Polk in contention for the conference champtionship.