Keon Broxton Signs With Diamondbacks
Former Lakeland High athlete Keon Broxton, who was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks last week in the MLB draft, has signed with the team, according to his college coach. Johnny Wiggs of Santa Fe...
View ArticleErica Lanier Transferring to Winter Haven
Point guard Erica Lanier, who spent last season playing for Tenoroc’s girls basketball team, will transfer to Winter Haven for the 2009-2010 season, according to Tenoroc coach Vic Smith. Lanier will be...
View ArticleFormer Blue Devil Jeff Glenn Signs With Mets
Jeff Glenn, who graduated from Winter Haven this spring, signed with the New York Mets on Thursday. Glenn, a catcher, was selected in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Mets on...
View ArticleFrostproof’s Nickell Robey Racks Up Scholarship Offers
If there were any doubt that Frostproof defensive back/receiver Nickell Robey was one of the top recruits in Polk County in the Class of 2010, the list of colleges that have offered him a scholarship...
View ArticleInteresting Title IX Cases From Around Country
Here’s a link to another blog where the writer runs down a few Title IX cases that are currently on the table, including the one against the FHSAA. He also recaps a little bit of the current state of...
View ArticleFollow Brandt Merritt on Twitter
Want to get updates on Polk County prep sports even quicker than this blog? Then sign up to follow me on Twitter. Just search for my name, Brandt Merritt, or my username, BWMerritt, and I’ll try to...
View ArticleLake Wales’ Hannah Rogers an All-American
Rising senior pitcher Hannah Rogers of Lake Wales was chosen as a second-team All-American by EA Sports for the 2009 softball season. The complete roster can be seen on ESPN.com’s Rise high school...
View ArticleTenoroc’s Glenn Nichols Invited to Top 100 Football Recruit Camp
Tenoroc offensive lineman Glenn Nichols, who will be a sophomore this season, was recently invited to the Rivals.com 100 Top Prospect Camp to be held later this month at the University of Oklahoma. The...
View ArticleKyle Ryan of Auburndale a Finalist for USA Baseball Team
Auburndale’s Kyle Ryan, a pitcher who will be a senior this upcoming baseball season, has been invited to the USA National 18-Under team’s trials to be held in September. Ryan was selected after his...
View ArticleRidge vs. Winter Haven Kickoff Classic on Bright House
The preseason classic football game between Winter Haven and Ridge Community at Winter Haven’s Denison Stadium will be broadcast live on Bright House Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28. Bright...
View Article2011 John Sinclair Boys Basketball Summer League Results
We will have the results of the John Sinclair boys basketball summer league that features 12 teams from Polk County. The games are played Monday-Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at two sites — Bartow High...
View ArticleState Softball and Track and Field Championships are Moving
The FHSAA announced that the state softball championships will be held at the University of South Florida in Tampa, while the track and field is moving north to Jacksonville’s University of North...
View ArticleMorrell Steps Down as Victory Girls Basketball Coach
Grady Morrell, who led Victory to three district titles and a runner-up appearance in four years as girls basketball coach, resigned Thursday. He said he is going to focus more on his AAU program — the...
View ArticleJohn Sinclair Summer League In Full Swing
The John Sinclair Summer League continues Tuesday and Wednesday night and will last through the end of June.… Read More » The post John Sinclair Summer League In Full Swing appeared first on Polk Preps.
View ArticleLakeland’s Castle in best coach contest
Lakeland legend Bill Castle has received his fair share of accolades over the course oh his storied head coaching career that has spanned more than three decades, and rightfully so. He was named Coach...
View ArticleRidge’s Horsfield wins regional golf tournament
Ridge Community’s Sam Horsfield shot 5-under par 67 at Monday’s Class 3A, Region 3 golf tournament at Windermire Country Club in Orlando. With the win, Horsfield has advanced to the FHSAA Boys Class 3A...
View ArticleWinter Haven WR Holland commits to Virginia Tech
Winter Haven wide receiver Kendrick Holland committed to Virginia Tech Monday night. The senior had racked up offers from Clemson, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Indiana, West Virginia, Tennessee ,Kentucky,...
View ArticleTony Dungy Makes Surprise Visit to Victory Christian Practice
It was just another ordinary afternoon practice for the Victory Christian football team on Thursday. And then the Storm got the surprise of their lives when legendary coach Tony Dungy showed up at...
View ArticleWinter Haven’s Athena Yang shoots a 78 in first round at state
Winter Haven sophomore Athena Yang opened the first round of the Class 2A FHSAA Golf Finals at Howey-in-the-Hills at Mission Inn Resort and Club by shooting 6-over par 78. A triple bogey and a double...
View ArticlePenn State offers Lakeland Christian’sT.J. Simmons
Lakeland Christian running back T.J. Simmons picked up an offer from Penn State Thursday morning. The junior has already garnered a lot of attention this year, racking up offers from Miami, Florida,...
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