Big first half propels Avery past Polk JV girls basketball team

Published 8:00 am Thursday, January 10, 2019

A first-half surge carried Avery to a 34-15 win over Polk County on Tuesday in Western Highlands Conference junior varsity girls basketball action at Polk.

The Vikings rolled to a 22-4 lead at the half over a Polk County team playing its first game in more than a month. The Wolverines (3-1) hadn’t been on the court since a Dec. 7 win over East Henderson.

Kaylin Jenkins scored seven points to lead Polk, with Sara Wilson, Alana Jergenson and Emiiy Prince each adding two.

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Savannah Parris and Lauren Dotson each added one point for the Wolverines, who are slated to return to action Friday at home against Mitchell.

– Submitted by PolkSports.com