Varsity basketball roundup: Mitchell sweeps Polk County

Published 3:36 pm Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Mitchell handed Polk County a 60-26 setback Monday night in Western Highlands Conference girls basketball action in Bakersville.

Autumn Owen had 12 points to lead the Wolverines (1-19, 0-9). Kylee Mullis and Mariah Overholt each scored four points, with Kristen Hall and Rachael Davis each scoring three.

Mitchell improved to 17-4, 5-3 with the victory.

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Mitchell boys win: Mitchell exploded for 33 points in the second period en route to an 81-51 win over Polk County.

After a tight first period, the Mountaineers (5-16, 3-5) built a 46-19 halftime lead thanks to outscoring Polk County (2-18, 0-9) 33-10 in the second period.

Polk County closed its regular season on Tuesday, traveling to Madison.

– submitted by PolkSports.com