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Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

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Nate Garnett and Amare Minggia

Nate Garnett and Amare Minggia

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 8 will showcase these former Polk County area high school standouts.

Amare Minggia
Marist Red Foxes
Sophomore
6′0″ 160
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Wagner Seahawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Amari Turner
Warner Royals
Freshman
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Georgetown Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Anthony Cash
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Sophomore
6′0″ 158
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Lawrence Vikings, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Beau Herrington
The Citadel Bulldogs
Graduate
5′9″ 185
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Ben Beymer
Maryland Terrapins
Freshman
6′8″ 317
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Towson Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Breylin Smith
Howard Bison
Junior
5′9″ 180
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Morehouse Maroon Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Cam Schmidt
Whitworth Pirates
Sophomore
6′0″ 186
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Eastern Oregon Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Cameron Turner
Greensboro Pride
Freshman
6′0″ 180
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Reynoldsburg
Next Game: vs. Roanoke Maroons, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Cedric Townsend
Lakeland Muskies
Defensive back
Freshman
5′10″ 135
Kathleen Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Greenville Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Champ Jenkins
FIU Golden Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 210
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Atlantic Owls, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Chauncey Goldwire
Cornell Rams
Freshman
Oasis Christian Academy
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Chris Benton
The Citadel Bulldogs
Junior
6′0″ 250
Haines City High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Chris Moore
Beloit Buccaneers
Senior
5′11″ 173
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Colis Rhodes
William Woods Owls
Freshman
5′6″
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Culver-Stockton Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Cormani McClain
Florida Gators
Sophomore
182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. LSU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.

D'Arren Vilsaint
Davenport Panthers
Junior
6′3″ 330
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

D'Marius Rucker
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
5′9″ 193
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. West Georgia Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Darian Anderson
West Florida Argonauts
Junior
6′3″ 325
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Shorter Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Davion Williams
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Defensive back
Junior
5′11″ 183
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Kentucky Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Derajah Hardy
Navy Midshipmen
Freshman
5′10″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Di'Andre Vargas
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′9″ 203
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Dilyon Link
Sul Ross State Lobos
Sophomore
6′2″ 172
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Donovan Parham
Idaho Vandals
Graduate
6′3″ 230
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Donovan Soloman
Crown Polars
Running back
Sophomore
5′9″ 188
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Simpson Storm, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Dontay Joyner
Maryland Terrapins
Junior
6′0″ 180
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Towson Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Earnest Kirkland
Gannon Golden Knights
Junior
6′1″ 269
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: South Miami
Next Game: vs. East Stroudsburg Warriors, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Elijah Davis
Utah Utes
Junior
6′0″ 182
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Emari Carter
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′10″ 190
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Gabriel Averitt
Air Force Falcons
Senior
6′3″ 275
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Utah State Aggies, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m.

Garvins Alcenat
Minot State Beavers
Freshman
6′0″ 250
Davenport High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Concordia Golden Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Gavin Barthiel
Washington State Cougars
Senior
6′0″ 225
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. North Texas Mean Green, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.

Gernorris Wilson
Oregon Ducks
6′5″ 318
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northwestern Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Jaden Gray
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′11″ 180
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Jaelen Stokes
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′1″ 204
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Jaremey McQueen
Davenport Panthers
Senior
6′1″ 350
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Jermaine Mills
Keiser Seahawks
1st Yr.
6′3″ 282
Mulberry Senior High School
Hometown: Mulberry
Next Game: vs. Bethel Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m.

Jermichael Gillis
South Florida Bulls
Freshman
6′1″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Jocquet Jiles
Southeastern Fire
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Joel McGrath
Southeastern Fire
Junior
5′10″ 175
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Jonathan Jean
East Carolina Pirates
Graduate
5′10″ 190
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Jonathan Williamson
Beloit Buccaneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 233
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Josh Celiscar
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′3″ 292
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Joshua Porter
South Florida Bulls
Sophomore
6′0″ 184
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Sebring
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Joshua Smith
Bryant Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′0″ 231
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Bentley Falcons, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Kaleb Ross
West Florida Argonauts
Senior
6′0″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Shorter Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Kamaurri McKinley
East Carolina Pirates
Sophomore
6′2″ 186
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Kody Chisholm
Southeastern Fire
Graduate
6′3″ 270
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Kordell Lewis
Glenville State Pioneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 174
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Millersville Marauders, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Larry Jones
New Mexico State Aggies
Defensive end
Junior
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Rocky Mount
Next Game: vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Luis Salgado
Whitworth Pirates
Senior
5′8″ 188
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Eastern Oregon Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Makerol Luxamar
Lake Erie Storm
Senior
6′0″ 234
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Wheeling Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.

Malachi Carter
Aurora Spartans
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′9″ 165
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Mount St. Joseph Mountain Lions, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Malichi "Greedy" Lowery
Duquesne Dukes
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Next Game: vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Manasseh Ripert
Western Carolina Catamounts
Junior
6′4″ 310
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Elon Phoenix, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.

Marc Michel Jr.
FIU Golden Panthers
Freshman
6′2″ 280
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Florida Atlantic Owls, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Marvin Landy
Jackson State Tigers
Graduate
6′2″ 235
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Matthew Garman
Chowan Hawks
Freshman
6′7″ 220
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Valdosta State Blazers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Micheal Walker
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
Sophomore
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Morven Joseph
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Linebacker
Senior
6′3″ 220
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Next Game: vs. Georgia Southern Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Nasir Bowers
Toledo Rockets
Senior
5′9″ 182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Morgan State Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.

Nate Gabriel
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sophomore
6′3″ 295
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.

Nate Garnett
Austin Peay Governors
Wide receiver
Junior
5′8″ 165
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Morehead State Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Nick Williams
Fairleigh Dickinson Devils
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′3″ 165
Mulberry Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Parker Peacock
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′4″ 290
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Dover
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Philipp Davis
Marshall Thundering Herd
Sophomore
6′1″ 200
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

QJ Moore Jr.
South Dakota Coyotes
Freshman
6′1″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northern Colorado Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Quavion Bird
Central Michigan Chippewas
Freshman
6′1″ 310
Bartow Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Michigan Wolverines, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Reverson Pierre
Warner Royals
Sophomore
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Georgetown Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Robert Riley
West Florida Argonauts
Sophomore
6′3″ 200
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Shorter Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Robert Stevenson
Mount Union Purple Raiders
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Grove City Wolverines, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Sam McCall
Georgia State Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 190
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Murray State Racers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Samuel Frederking
Concordia Wisconsin Falcons
Tight end
Freshman
6′1″ 215
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Shanard Clower
North Carolina Tar Heels
5′″ 165
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Richmond Spiders, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.

Termaine Turner
Samford Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′9″ 182
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Baylor Bears, Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.

Tommy Lane
Husson Eagles
Sophomore
5′10″ 275
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Springfield Pride, Saturday, Sept. 13, 12 p.m.

Treston Ward
North Carolina A&T Aggies
Sophomore
6′0″ 215
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Hampton Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Trevon Evans
Jackson State Tigers
Freshman
6′0″ 210
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Tuskegee Golden Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m.

Trevor Smith
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors
Freshman
5′10″ 175
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Buena Vista Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Tristan Vann
Keiser Seahawks
3rd Yr.
5′11″ 205
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Bethel Wildcats, Saturday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m.

Tyler Williams
South Florida Bulls
Senior
6′3″ 206
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Waverly
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Yajece Cobb
Webber International Warriors
Freshman
6′5″
Haines City High School
Hometown: Poinciana
Next Game: vs. Fort Lauderdale Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

Zach Tanner
Robert Morris Colonials
Junior
6′2″ 180
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. West Liberty Hilltoppers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Zachary Pleuss
Southeastern Fire
Junior
6′0″ 185
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Reinhardt Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

Zander Smith
North Dakota State Bison
Freshman
6′3″ 222
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.

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