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Polk County dominated the post area Wednesday, paving the path for a 59-27 victory over North Henderson in the opening round of the Knights 11th Annual Christmas Tournament in Hendersonville.

The Wolverines improved to 5-4 and advanced to Thursday’s semifinal, where they will face High Point Academy of Spartanburg. High Point (9-2) defeated R-S Central 50-40 in its tourney opener.

Polk’s post players proved too much for North Henderson (0-10) to stop. Kylie Lewis scored 16 points and grabbed 18 rebounds while Kiera Littlejohn had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Bailey Staton had 21 points to lead Polk, which built a 27-13 halftime lead. Mia Bradley added seven points, with Cate Brown and Jayden Duncan each scoring two.

The tournament is being played at North Henderson High School. In the other opening-round games, Mountain Heritage defeated Travelers Rest (S.C.) 61-37 and Owen nipped East Henderson 36-35.

 

Thursday’s Girls Games

9:30 a.m., R-S Central vs. East Henderson

10:50 a.m., North Henderson vs. Travelers Rest, S.C.

2:50 p.m., Mountain Heritage vs. Owen

4:10 p.m., High Point Academy vs. Polk County