Polk County rallies late to defeat East Henderson in thriller

Wolverines score four runs in the sixth inning to overcome late deficit

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:06pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, using vibrant colors to capture the energy and movement of the sport.Polk County's dramatic late-inning rally showcases the team's fighting spirit and ability to overcome adversity.Tryon Today

Polk County's baseball team overcame a late 9-8 deficit with a four-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning, capped by RBI triples from Gavin Waldbillig and Aaron Jackson, to defeat East Henderson 10-9 in a non-conference matchup on Saturday.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Polk County's strong start to the season going, as they now sit at 9-5 overall. The Wolverines will look to carry this momentum into a key conference series against Madison this week.

The details

Polk County jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but East Henderson battled back to take a 9-8 advantage in the top of the sixth. In the bottom half, Nate Fagan led off with a single before Waldbillig ripped a game-tying triple off the left-field fence. Two batters later, Jackson delivered the go-ahead RBI triple down the left-field line to give Polk County the lead for good.

  • Polk County scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 10-9 lead.
  • East Henderson scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 9-8 lead.

The players

Gavin Waldbillig

Polk County player who hit the game-tying triple in the sixth inning.

Aaron Jackson

Polk County player who hit the go-ahead RBI triple in the sixth inning.

Alex Perry

Polk County player who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored.

Gunnar Alm

Polk County player who reached base four times, scored three runs, and stole three bases.

Noah Harden

Polk County player who had an RBI single, scored two runs, and earned the save.

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What’s next

Polk County is set to open a key Western Highlands Conference series with Madison on Tuesday at The Bottoms.

The takeaway

Polk County's come-from-behind victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to respond to adversity, a trait that will serve them well as they look to make a push in conference play.