Soccer: Second-half strikes carry Wolverines past Trojans

Published 2:51 pm Thursday, September 26, 2024

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Polk County pulled away in the second half Wednesday to top Chase 2-0 in a Mountain Foothills 7 Conference boys soccer match in Forest City.

The teams were locked in a scoreless tie at the half, but the Wolverines struck twice in the final 40 minutes to improve their overall record to 8-2-2, 3-1 in conference play. Chase dropped to 3-7-2, 0-3.

Cooper Meyer and Blake Anderson scored for Polk County, with James Purtill and Will Garrison handing out assists.

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Charlie Wagoner had three saves for the Wolverines, who will return home Monday to face East Rutherford in a 6:45 p.m. match. Five of Polk County’s next six matches will be at home.