Polk Baseball Clinches Conference Title
Last night Polk State pulled off a breathtaking, 10-inning, 5-4 victory over Hillsborough Community College, snagging its second consecutive Suncoast Conference Championship and the top seed in the upcoming state tournament. “More than anything, this season…
Top Rebounder, Scorer Commits to Polk State
Jamal Evans, a senior at Riverview High School who was his team’s top rebounder and scorer last season, averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds per game, has committed to play for Polk State Basketball. Read…
Eagles Welcome Youngsters, Earn “W”
On Saturday the Polk State baseball diamond in Winter Haven was the site of “Fan Appreciation Day,” as well as a special visit by the “junior” Eagles of South Lakeland. Polk’s Eagles earned a key…
Polk State Pitcher Overcomes Setbacks, Shines on Field
Alec Asher was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, but a bone spur in his throwing elbow derailed his plans. He eventually made his way to Polk State, where he’s had an incredible career —…
Polk State Makes History With Retirement of Two Jerseys
The College retired the basketball jerseys of Lance Jeter and Lorenzo Williams. Jeter and Williams both went on to play at the professional level. Read more coverage at Central Florida Online.
Polk State Baseball Defeats St. Johns, Softball Splits Doubleheader
Sophomore Brian Johnson started and pitched seven innings in a Feb. 29 win over St. Johns, giving up just five hits, one unearned run and two walks. Meanwhile, Polk State softball split a doubleheader against…
Polk State Soccer Signs Auburndale High Player
Bre Eldridge also had offers from St. Leo University, Eckerd College and Warner University. In the 2011-12 season, she led the county in goals by a center midfielder. Read more coverage in Polk Preps.
Polk State Basketball Defeats State College of Florida
The Eagles won the Suncoast Conference Tournament 72-56 during Monday night’s “Blackout” event.” The Eagles will now head to the FCSAA/NJCAA Region 8 Men’s Basketball Tournament in March. Read more coverage in The Ledger.
Former Polk State Softball Star Winning at USF
Kenshyra Jackson recently made a hit that was later ruled an error. Regardless, her coach says she’s “a dangerous hitter because she has no fear.” Read more coverage in The Oracle.
Polk State’s Alec Asher Shines in Victory Over Seminole State
Asher struck out 10 and allowed no earned runs in eight innings. The Eagles won 6-1 on Saturday. Asher was a standout pitcher at Lakeland High School, where he was drafted by the San Francisco…