Andy Rhinehart, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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Donor helps Polk Middle add second scoreboard to gym

Athletes competing in Polk County Middle School’s gymnasium will have an easier time keeping track of game scores and times next season. An anonymous donor ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:04 pm

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Ring season returns as Polk celebrates second state volleyball title

It felt much more like spring than winter Friday evening outside Polk County’s gymnasium. Inside, though, there were no doubts about the season in full ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:55 pm

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Championship moment: Polk ends title drought in romp past Chase

The outcome on Friday? Never in doubt. The celebration? No less memorable or meaningful. Polk County’s conference championship drought is no more. The Wolverines assured ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Monday, February 10, 2025 12:24 pm

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Polk delivers Senior Night victory, topping Chase

With time winding down Friday, Josh Money flashed the signal to a referee that he hoped all night he’d get to make. Some two minutes ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Monday, February 10, 2025 12:18 pm

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Robbinsville edges Polk in 1A state quarterfinal encounter

Polk County’s wrestling team silently filed out of its mat room Wednesday evening. At the end of the line stood head coach Thomas Hensley, weary ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:35 pm

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Thompson set to continue family legacy with Randolph College tennis program

Natalie Thompson long knew her college days would likely include an athletic career. What she didn’t know is what sport she would be playing in ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:30 pm

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Polk Middle captures record-setting BRC wrestling championship

Polk County Middle got the championship matchup it wanted. Earned the final result it wanted. Took home the hardware the Wolverines most wanted. Not a ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:41 pm

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WRESTLING: Polk quartet claims conference wrestling titles, Wolverines second in team chase

Polk County didn’t defend its Mountain Foothills 7 Conference Tournament team title on Saturday. But with five individual champions and the 1A postseason ahead, head ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:08 pm

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Polk checks Brevard offense, rolls to 72-24 victory

It’s long been part of Brandy Alm’s approach to coaching, relying on defensive pressure to help fuel Polk County’s offense. Wednesday evening delivered a testament ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Thursday, January 23, 2025 2:43 pm

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Money sees signs of growth in loss to Brevard

Each game night, Josh Money is seeing more positive signs from Polk County’s boys basketball team. Those indicators aren’t necessarily translating to victories. But even ... Read more

by Andy Rhinehart, Thursday, January 23, 2025 2:40 pm

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