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State Champions: Pace softball claims Class 6A state crown with revenge win over Bartow
The Pace softball team was not going to be denied again. The Patriots, after a 2-0 win over Bartow, claimed the FHSAA Class 6A state championship on Friday in Clermont. It was a grudge match, after falling in heartbreaking fashion to the Yellow Jackets in 2023. But in 2024, the Patriots had a...
Tremendous 10 poll: These top efforts keeping spring sports teams alive
Polk County had nine baseball or softball teams stay alive last week in the playoffs, and had numerous outstanding efforts in regional track and field meets. Some of the top performances are here in this week's Tremendous 10 poll. The voting will be open until noon on Thursday. In last week's poll,...
George Jenkins baseball's run for state tournament derailed in regional final
LAKELAND — It was the worst combination possible for George Jenkins on Monday in its bid to reach the FHSAA state baseball tournament. The Eagles made numerous mistakes, and Viera capitalized on all of them while the Jenkins’ lineup could not get a clutch hit. The result was Viera’s 4-0 victory in the Class 6A, Region 2 final at John Rodda Field that ended George Jenkins’ season. ...
Cormani McClain transfer: Report links former top Lakeland prospect to Florida Gators
The former five-star recruit from Lakeland, who entered the transfer portal after one rocky season at Colorado, reportedly visited the Gators last week and is expected to be back this week. Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reported that McClain was in Gainesville on Friday and likely will be back sometime...
FRATERNITY MEN CYCLE ACROSS FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
On Saturday, May 18th, a group of fraternity men consisting of 37 cyclists and seven crew members will arrive in Lakeland, having cycled 40 miles from Tampa in one day. The cyclists will be at 1135 Chestnut Rd from 12 noon to 2 pm. Their journey is day one of...
Lester shows poise in new role to clinch Lakeland Christian's win; McKeel, Mulberry advance
LAKELAND — Bases loaded, one out, leading by one run in an elimination game — that certainly qualifies as a high-pressure situation for a pitcher. It wasn’t too much pressure for Zach Lester. Nine pitches later, Lester recorded two strikeouts to clinch Lakeland’s Christian’s 6-5 victory over Most Dora Christian on Saturday night in the Class 2A, Region 2 quarterfinals. ...
George Jenkins moves 1 game from state with big win over Lakeland in regional semis
LAKELAND — The George Jenkins baseball team was built around pitching and defense heading into the season, but the Eagles showed their lineup can be very dangerous, too. Jenkins built a six-run lead before their 2-3-4 hitters got a hit, but by the time the game was done, every Eagle had at least one hit in their 11-3 victory over Lakeland on Friday night in the Class 6A, Region 2 semifinals. ...
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