Polk State Dedicates Bing Tyus Yard in Honor of Longtime Coach, Athletic Director
In 1983, as Polk State’s newly hired baseball coach, it was Bing Tyus’ job to tend the field. He spent hours on end every week, mowing and fertilizing, sodding and watering. He remembers his…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…
Draft Dreams Come True for Eagles
Polk State continues its tradition of having players selected in the annual Major League Baseball draft, as this year Jordan Guerrero, Maikor Mora, and Casey Schroeder were drafted by and signed with MLB teams. The…
Polk State Student-Athletes Receive Recognition at Annual Banquet
Polk State College honored its student-athletes Sunday at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet on the Winter Haven campus. “We have the best student-athletes in the world,” said Athletic Director Bing Tyus in his opening remarks. “You…
Rep. Webster Presents New Flag to Polk State
Thanks to Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Winter Garden), a new United States flag will be proudly displayed in the Polk State Winter Haven Health Center. The flag, which flew over the U.S. Capitol, replaces one that had…
Member of Polk State’s First Baseball Squad Throws Ceremonial First Pitch
Fifty years ago, Jim Selph pitched for Polk State’s first baseball team. On Saturday, as the College continues its 50th anniversary celebration, he returned to the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to…
Polk State Soccer Players Get Their Kicks at Spring Fling
What shoes go best with formal dresses? Soccer cleats! That’s what Eagles soccer players wore for Spring Fling on Feb. 1 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale. Starting at 12:01 a.m., the event…
Eagles Finish at No. 10 in National Volleyball Tournament
Polk State saw its season end today with a 3-1 loss to Salt Lake Community College in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division 1 Volleyball National Championship in Casper, Wyo. The Eagles entered the…
Eagles Fall in First Game of National Volleyball Championship, But Remain Positive
A day that started with high hopes ended in disappointment Thursday night as the Eagles saw their dream of a national volleyball championship come to an end. Miami Dade College defeated Polk State in the opening…
Polk State Volleyball Team’s First Day in Wyoming Spent Practicing, Throwing Snowballs; Tournament Begins Today
When they weren’t studying or practicing, the Polk State volleyball team spent Wednesday hurling snowballs and building snowmen. Oh, and there were a few antelope sightings mixed in there, too. Antelope sightings? Sure thing, podner.…