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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

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Chauncey Goldwire and Ben Beymer

Chauncey Goldwire and Ben Beymer

These former Polk County area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Sept. 1.

Adrian Villanueva
Dakota State Trojans
Punter and kicker
Freshman
5′11″ 215
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Plant City
Next Game: vs. Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Alfred Smothers
Concord Mountain Lions
Sophomore
5′9″ 215
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Bluefield State Big Blue, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

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

Amari Turner
Warner Royals
Freshman
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Stetson Hatters, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Anthony Cash
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Sophomore
6′0″ 158
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Wartburg Knights, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Beau Herrington
The Citadel Bulldogs
Graduate
5′9″ 185
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Samford Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.

Ben Beymer
Maryland Terrapins
Freshman
6′8″ 317
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies, Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Breylin Smith
Howard Bison
Junior
5′9″ 180
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Temple Owls, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.

Caleb Stokes
Livingstone Blue Bears
Sophomore
6′1″ 302
Lakeland Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Allen Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Cam Schmidt
Whitworth Pirates
Sophomore
6′0″ 186
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Cameron Turner
Greensboro Pride
Freshman
6′0″ 180
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Reynoldsburg
Next Game: vs. Guilford Quakers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Cedric Townsend
Lakeland Muskies
Defensive back
Freshman
5′10″ 135
Kathleen Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Champ Jenkins
FIU Golden Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 210
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Penn State Nittany Lions, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Chauncey Goldwire
Cornell Rams
Freshman
Oasis Christian Academy
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Coe Kohawks, Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

Chris Benton
The Citadel Bulldogs
Junior
6′0″ 250
Haines City High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Samford Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.

Chris Moore
Beloit Buccaneers
Senior
5′11″ 173
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Rockford Regents, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Colis Rhodes
William Woods Owls
Freshman
5′6″
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Graceland Yellowjackets, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3 p.m.

Cormani McClain
Florida Gators
Sophomore
182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. South Florida Bulls, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

D'Marius Rucker
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
5′9″ 193
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Volunteers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.

Darian Anderson
West Florida Argonauts
Junior
6′3″ 325
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Davion Williams
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Defensive back
Junior
5′11″ 183
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. LIU Sharks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Derajah Hardy
Navy Midshipmen
Freshman
5′10″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. UAB Blazers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.

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

Donovan Soloman
Crown Polars
Running back
Sophomore
5′9″ 188
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Hamline Pipers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Dontay Joyner
Maryland Terrapins
Junior
6′0″ 180
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois Huskies, Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Earnest Kirkland
Gannon Golden Knights
Junior
6′1″ 269
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: South Miami
Next Game: vs. Saginaw Valley State Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.

Eli Allen
Carleton Knights
Senior
5′10″ 180
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Elijah Davis
Utah Utes
Junior
6′0″ 182
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Cal Poly Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.

Garvins Alcenat
Minot State Beavers
Freshman
6′0″ 250
Davenport High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Gavin Barthiel
Washington State Cougars
Senior
6′0″ 225
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. San Diego State Aztecs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7:15 p.m.

Gernorris Wilson
Oregon Ducks
6′5″ 318
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.

Jaelen Stokes
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′1″ 204
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Jalen Foster
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Junior
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Alabama Crimson Tide, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:45 p.m.

Jaylon Glover
UNLV Rebels
Sophomore
5′9″ 205
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. UCLA Bruins, Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m.

Jermichael Gillis
South Florida Bulls
Freshman
6′1″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Jonathan Jean
East Carolina Pirates
Graduate
5′10″ 190
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

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

Josh Celiscar
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′3″ 292
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Joshua Porter
South Florida Bulls
Sophomore
6′0″ 184
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Sebring
Next Game: vs. Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Joshua Smith
Bryant Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′0″ 231
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. UMass Minutemen, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.

Kaleb Ross
West Florida Argonauts
Senior
6′0″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Kamaurri McKinley
East Carolina Pirates
Sophomore
6′2″ 186
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Kordell Lewis
Glenville State Pioneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 174
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Lock Haven Bald Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Larry Jones
New Mexico State Aggies
Defensive end
Junior
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Rocky Mount
Next Game: vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Luis Salgado
Whitworth Pirates
Senior
5′8″ 188
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Makerol Luxamar
Lake Erie Storm
Senior
6′0″ 234
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Ferris State Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.

Malachi Carter
Aurora Spartans
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′9″ 165
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. UW - Platteville Pioneers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Malichi "Greedy" Lowery
Duquesne Dukes
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Next Game: vs. Lincoln Lions, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Manasseh Ripert
Western Carolina Catamounts
Junior
6′4″ 310
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2 p.m.

Marc Michel Jr.
FIU Golden Panthers
Freshman
6′2″ 280
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Penn State Nittany Lions, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Marlon Tullis
Saint Anselm Hawks
Freshman
6′1″ 160
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Kissimmee
Next Game: vs. Merrimack Warriors, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Marvin Landy
Jackson State Tigers
Graduate
6′2″ 235
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.

Matthew Garman
Chowan Hawks
Freshman
6′7″ 220
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. West Alabama Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Micheal Walker
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
Sophomore
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Miami Hurricanes, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Morven Joseph
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Linebacker
Senior
6′3″ 220
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Next Game: vs. Liberty Flames, Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m.

Nasir Bowers
Toledo Rockets
Senior
5′9″ 182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Nate Gabriel
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sophomore
6′3″ 295
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Ohio Bobcats, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.

Nate Garnett
Austin Peay Governors
Wide receiver
Junior
5′8″ 165
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m.

Nick Williams
Fairleigh Dickinson Devils
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′3″ 165
Mulberry Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. St. John Fisher Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Noah Randall
Livingstone Blue Bears
Freshman
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Allen Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Parker Peacock
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′4″ 290
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Dover
Next Game: vs. The Citadel Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.

Philipp Davis
Marshall Thundering Herd
Sophomore
6′1″ 200
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Missouri State Bears, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

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

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

Reverson Pierre
Warner Royals
Sophomore
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Stetson Hatters, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

Robert Riley
West Florida Argonauts
Sophomore
6′3″ 200
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 12 p.m.

Robert Stevenson
Mount Union Purple Raiders
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m.

Sam McCall
Georgia State Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 190
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Memphis Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 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. Thiel Tomcats, Friday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m.

Shanard Clower
North Carolina Tar Heels
5′″ 165
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. TCU Horned Frogs, Monday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.

Termaine Turner
Samford Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′9″ 182
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. The Citadel Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2:30 p.m.

Tommy Lane
Husson Eagles
Sophomore
5′10″ 275
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Framingham State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 6, 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. UCF Knights, Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Trevon Evans
Jackson State Tigers
Freshman
6′0″ 210
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m.

Trevor Smith
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors
Freshman
5′10″ 175
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. St. Scholastica Saints, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m.

Tyler Williams
South Florida Bulls
Senior
6′3″ 206
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Waverly
Next Game: vs. Florida Gators, Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Yajece Cobb
Webber International Warriors
Freshman
6′5″
Haines City High School
Hometown: Poinciana
Next Game: vs. Campbellsville Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m.

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

Zander Smith
North Dakota State Bison
Freshman
6′3″ 222
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Tennessee State Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m.

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