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Schedule, ticket information for Polk County's high school football Kickoff Classic games
The final scores and records might not count just yet, but the Polk County high school football season is finally upon us. It all starts Thursday and Friday with county teams' participation in Kickoff Classics. All games are $6, with some schools selling tickets on their school website or at the gate, while some schools have both options. ...
Vote for the top defensive back in Polk County high school football this preseason
High school football season is upon us. Coaches will tell you that all positions are important, which is true. The best teams play complementary football, which is exactly what Lakeland did in 2023, garnering its second straight state title and its 10th state title overall. Its defense was very important, including its defensive backs....
The Olympics may be over, but one Lakeland family is still celebrating
LAKELAND, Fla. — When Lakeland native Monae’ Nichols competed in the long jump finals, her friends and family gathered around the TV at her grandparents house. She may have been more than 4,500 miles away in Paris, but her hometown support system made it feel like they were right there with her.
Lares, Bender lead Mussels past Flying Tigers, 6-2
FORT MYERS – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels extended their second half lead in the FSL West to three games with a 6-2 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers Tuesday at Hammond Stadium. Seven of the first eight 2024 Minnesota Twins draft picks made their Hammond Stadium debuts and...
Mussels top Flying Tigers, 4-1, to take 3-0 series lead
FORT MYERS – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels extended their second half lead in the FSL West to five games over the Lakeland Flying Tigers with a 4-1 win Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. Fort Myers (59-47, 28-13) has now outscored Lakeland (66-42, 24-19) 16-8 over the first three...
Lakeland radio station WONN switches format to Fox Sports Radio network
Lakeland radio station WONN has changed its format from music, featuring soft oldies and adult standards, to become an affiliate of the Fox Sports Radio network. The station, broadcast on 107.1 FM and 1230 AM, made the format change on Aug. 5, it said in a news release. The station, owned by Hall Communications, now carries coverage of regional and national sports, as well as commentary and discussion of sports. ...
Soto, eighth inning rally lead Mussels past Tigers, 6-3
FORT MYERS – Charlee Soto spun five shutout innings as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels extended their second half lead in the FSL West to four games with a 6-3 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Wednesday night at Hammond Stadium. Soto threw five shutout innings for the...
Polk State Softball Collaborates With The Spring Games For Fall Tournament
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk State Softball has announced a new partnership with The Spring Games (TSG), the largest softball event globally, to host a multi-division fall tournament at Winter Haven DiamondPlex. Scheduled for October 26 and 27, the inaugural “Polk State Fall Softball Showcase” will feature junior college programs and 16U and 18U travel teams.
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