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News from February 2025

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More Black students enrolled in Polk County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

In Polk County schools, 20.9% of students enrolled identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

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On Monday, Feb. 17, former Lakeland Christian School standout Nathan Shane’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

The Lynn Fighting Knights won 3-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Georgia Southwestern State Hurricanes on Monday, Feb. 17.

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On Monday, Feb. 17, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Sawyer Hawks’ college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

The game took place at Hawkins Field.

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21?

By Polk Times | Feb 18, 2025

These former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 21.

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Scott Franklin honors veterans during National Salute Week

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin highlighted veteran appreciation events through tweets dated February 14-17, emphasizing initiatives like Valentine's cards for veterans and celebrating Presidents' Day.

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Ryan Kinney, former Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Tiger Field.

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Auburndale High School standout Garrett Frost’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Founders FCU Stadium.

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Josh Quezada, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Sloan Park.

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Lakeland Senior High School standout Maddox Hatcher’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The Limestone Saints lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Canyon Marcewicz and Jacob Knisley, former Santa Fe Catholic High School standouts, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Henley Field.

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Winter Haven Senior High School standout Trinity Hatcher’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The West Alabama Tigers won 6-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Mississippi Choctaws on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Lake Region High School standout Alex Wright’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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On Sunday, Feb. 16, former McKeel Academy of Technology standout Kerissa Howell’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The Liberty Lady Flames lost 2-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Auburn Tigers on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Lake Wales Senior High School standout Sydnie Whitaker’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, Feb. 16

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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Sunday, Feb. 16: Winter Haven Senior High School standout Meagan Ricks’ college team loses to South Florida Bulls

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at USF Softball Stadium.

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On Sunday, Feb. 16, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout Sam Bodell’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost 7-4 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Louisiana Tech Lady Bulldogs on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Roberto Odor, former Winter Haven Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Bob Stein Stadium.

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On Sunday, Feb. 16, former Lakeland High School standout Ethan Brown’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at UT Baseball Field.

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Anderson Jorge, former Discovery High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division II baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Tiger Field.

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Cooper Wright, former Mulberry Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 16 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Polk Times | Feb 17, 2025

The game took place at Cleaveland Field.