Many teenage girls celebrate their birthdays by gathering at home to party with friends and family. Lady Wolverine freshman standout Shea Wheeler had other plans for her 15th, as she hit the road to lead her teammates to victory over conference foe Avery County Thursday, April 28, spoiling the party for the Lady Vikings by a score of 13-4.

Wheeler had quite a happy birthday, reaching base in all five trips to the plate, going 3 for 3 with two walks and two runs batted in as she roughed up Avery pitcher Brittany Brewer.
Other offensive standouts for Polk included Yancy Pace, who went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, and Shalyn Brown, who went 1 for 2 with three walks and three RBIs. Alyssa Montgomery added to the Lady Wolverines’ tally with a 1 for 3 performance with two walks, while Cassie Couch contributed a hit and a walk as well.
“We played really good team ball, and all the girls got a chance to contribute,” said Polk head coach Jeff Wilson, “and that’s big for what we’re trying to do.”
Wilson made multiple substitutions in the fourth inning after the Lady Wolverines jumped out to an early 8-0 lead.
Polk junior pitcher Jamie Hrobak held the Lady Vikings to just one hit while striking out 10 and walking just two. With the victory, Hrobak’s 15th of the season and the 44th of her career, the Lady Wolverines improve to 15-4 overall and 8-3 in the Western Highlands conference, tied for second place with Madison.
Next up for the ladies of Polk is a rematch against Owen this afternoon, May 3, in Columbus. The Lady Wolverines will celebrate senior day, and will be focused on handing the Warlassies their first conference defeat of the season and avenging the loss suffered in Black Mountain back on April 1.