Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Women’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Men’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
NBA champion Speights named head coach of Polk State Basketball
Former NBA center Marreese Speights has been named the new head coach of Polk State College Basketball. Speights played 10 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors,…
Former Polk State Baseball pitcher returns to World Baseball Classic
A former Suncoast Conference champion for Polk State Baseball, pitcher Chavez Fernander will have the chance to perform on a global stage. For the second straight World Baseball Classic (WBC), Fernander will represent Great Britain.…
Polk State Soccer’s Kropp gets professional tryout after unconventional college career
After an unconventional college playing career, Polk State Soccer midfielder Kiana Kropp has taken a significant step toward playing professionally. Kropp is amid a three-week tryout with Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, a professional team…
Polk State Athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
To honor its rich history and tradition, Polk State College is reviving the Polk State Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2026 class features three athletes, one coach and administrator and for the first time, one…
Polk State Athletics releases third annual Digital Yearbook
The 2024-25 Academic Year was a prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. With the new athletics year underway, it’s not too late to relive the magic of last year with the release of the third…
Lee promoted to Polk State Director of Athletics
Polk State College Interim Director of Athletics Randy Lee is now the Director of Athletics. Lee was officially promoted on Tuesday. Lee has been with the College since January and had served as interim since February. “This is…
Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team
Over the last two years, the number of Polk State student-athletes who qualified for the NJCAA All-Academic Team has more than doubled. After placing 10 for the 2022-23 Academic Year and 14 last year, the…
39 Polk State athletes earn FCSAA All-Academic honors
For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College student-athletes achieved All-Conference and All-FCSAA honors. Polk State’s athletes, however, are also recognized for their work in the classroom. This year’s FCSAA All-Academic Team consists of 39…