Polk County Public Schools announced this policy to align with a recently passed Florida law (SB…
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They say that winning once is a dream; winning twice is a statement. Well, for senior wrestler Raymond Shaw, a statement was definitely made!
This past weekend, Raymond cemented himself in GJHS and Polk County Athletic history by winning his…
Lakeland football DL Drew Sapp emerges as breakout player
Drew Sapp wasn’t in Lakeland’s defensive plans last year at the beginning of his sophomore season.…
Congratulations to our GJHS Competitive Cheer team
Congratulations to our GJHS Competitive Cheer team for getting 2nd in state in the Medium Co-Ed…
Lakeland loses long-standing FHSAA basketball championship as event moves to Jacksonville
It’s the end of an era for Lakeland as it will no longer host a prestigious…
Lakeland H.S. names Antonia Bennett the head girls basketball coach
Lakeland High School Announces Antonia Bennett as New Head Coach for Girls Basketball! Lakeland High School…
Lakeland cheer team claims third straight national title
The Dreadnaughts claimed a third straight national championship in the super varsity non-tumbling division Feb. 9 at the…
Florida Board of Education passes rule ensuring high school sports separated by biological sex
The State Board of Education reinforced its stance Wednesday that protecting the integrity of women and…
Benson Huntley Jr – Senior at GJHS signing NCAA to swim for Emory & Henry College
Benson Huntley Jr a Senior at George Jenkins High School will be signing his NCAA Commitment…
What goes well with a state championship? A national title!
Congratulations to Lakeland High for another huge win at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships…
FHSAA hands out suspensions following Lakeland-Kathleen football fight
FHSAA officials confirmed that 12 players from both Lakeland and Kathleen were suspended as a result…
Lakeland-Kathleen football rivalry game halted by a brawl
Long after the contest was in doubt, tempers flared in the Lakeland – Kathleen Florida high school football rivalry game…
Lakeland HS names Marvin Frazier as Head Football Coach
Marvin Frazier came to Lakeland in 2019 because he wanted to learn under Bill Castle. Now…
Lakeland’s HS Bill Castle named Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year
For the third time ever in his 47-year head coaching career and for the final time,…
Longtime George Jenkins HS girl’s track and field and cross-country coach Dale Meskimen has stepped down after 16 years for family reasons
Meskimen announced his decision before Christmas. “My mom has been having some real bad health issues…
Bill Castle retires as Lakeland HS football coach after 47 years
Lakeland HS football fans knew this day would come, but likely were wishing it didn’t have…
Ducks get commitment from 3-star OL Gernorris Wilson
The Oregon Ducks got another big body up front in the 2023 recruiting class on Wednesday…
Lakeland HS cheer team wins state championships
At the 2022 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships in Gainesville Lakeland HS won its…
No one is Allowed To Wear Halloween Costumes At Polk County School Football Games
Polk County Public Schools District has sent out a reminder Thursday to students and parents that…
OMG! Lake Gibson HS! ESPN!
ESPN has announced the first batch of games for this year’s High School Football Showcase, and…
Keahnist Thompson, a Lakelander
Keahnist Thompson, a Lakelander, made news this week for his decision to commit to the University…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 27, Durant 0 Bloomingdale 46, Kathleen 10 Lakeland Christian 50, Frostproof 12 George Jenkins 53,…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 42, Port St. Lucie Centennial 6 Victory Christian 19, Tampa Berkeley Prep 13 Lake Gibson…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 59, Strawberry Crest 0 Lake Gibson 35, Heritage 13 Durant 30, Kathleen 22 Lakeland Christian…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 37, Hialeah 6 Manatee 28, Kathleen 12 George Jenkins 28, Haines City 7 Victory Christian…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 55, Plant City 19 Lake Gibson 26, Auburndale 20 (OT) Bartow 28, George Jenkins 7…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 38, George Jenkins 6 Ridge Community 19, Kathleen 9 Lake Gibson 56, Zephyrhills 0 Discovery…
High School Football Scores
Lakeland 55, American Collegiate Academy 13 Bishop Verot 38, Lakeland Christian 0 Lake Gibson 37, Kathleen…
8 Friday prep games moved to Tonight
At least eight Friday night prep football games involving teams based in Polk County have been…
Friday Night Football Scores
Lakeland 45, Bradenton Manatee 0 Cape Coral Oasis 17, Lakeland Christian 13 Lake Wales 57, Kathleen…
Lakeland Football
Congrats to Lakeland Legends Chris Rainey and Tre Dempsey sharing the field together last night! 3…