Playing a team you beat 61-24 before on an emotional senior night, one might expect a slow start.

Scoring only 9 points in the first quarter and 13 in the second, Polk fell victim to that possibility. But it was not just a slow start by Polk that led to a 26-22 halftime deficit. Hendersonville had definitely worked on playing against the trapping full court press that had worked so well for Polk in the previous game. The Bearcats cut down on their turnovers and were able to “run their offense” more frequently and effectively.

Polk Varsity Girls Head Coach Craig Culbreth commented on the first half start.