
Program’s all-time leading scorer Smith finds second home at Polk State

After a legendary Polk State Basketball career, Tekorian “TK” Smith now finds himself signed to play professionally overseas in Germany, but most of his offseason was spent at his junior college alma mater, giving private…

Barbosa promoted to Polk State Volleyball Head Coach

After shining as a player and an assistant coach with the program, Dayanna Barbosa is now the face of Polk State Volleyball. This month, Barbosa, 29, began her tenure as head coach. Barbosa spent the…

New soccer coach Shivraman brings 30 years of experience to Polk State

After reaching the national NJCAA Tournament last season, Polk State Soccer found its new head coach in someone who has been there before. Dee Shivraman, 59, officially began his tenure on June 19. A native…

Polk State Baseball pitcher gets love of sport from accomplished mom

The father-son bond has long been synonymous with the game of baseball in the U.S. But with Mother’s Day coming on Sunday, one Polk State Baseball freshman has his mom to thank for his love…

Polk State gives All-American graduate Ru a shot at an education

Kaila Ru will leave Polk State College as one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history, but she’ll also be leaving with something perhaps more important – a degree. Ru, 20, will receive…

Polk State’s Corbeil honored for becoming program’s all-time wins leader

Prior to Tuesday’s 10-1 victory over Warner University (B), Polk State Head Coach Al Corbeil was recognized before the crowd at Bing Tyus Yard for becoming the winningest coach in program history. Corbeil collected his…

POLKcast: Polk State Basketball alum Bart Ross supports program that supported him

POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…

Lifelong best friends and teammates to continue playing career for Polk State Soccer

Since virtually the age of 5, best friends Peyton Battilla and Dylan Fernandez have been soccer teammates. That trend will continue in the fall at Polk State College. Both seniors at Polk State’s collegiate high…

Polk State legend Tyus proud to see Corbeil break his wins record

For some record-holders, watching a record fall by the wayside can be bittersweet, but for former Polk State Head Baseball Coach and Athletics Director Bing Tyus, that’s hardly the case. With Polk State’s 9-7 win…

POLKcast: Polk State Softball alum Greta Cecchetti an Italian trailblazer

POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…