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Which former high school stars from Polk County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

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Gabriel Averitt and Micheal Walker

Gabriel Averitt and Micheal Walker

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Polk County area high school athletes will be in action.

Adrian Villanueva
Dakota State Trojans
Punter and kicker
Freshman
5′11″ 215
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Plant City
Next Game: vs. Southern Oregon Raiders, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Alfred Smothers
Concord Mountain Lions
Sophomore
5′9″ 215
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. West Liberty Hilltoppers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Amare Minggia
Marist Red Foxes
Sophomore
6′0″ 160
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Amari Turner
Warner Royals
Freshman
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Cumberlands Patriots, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Beau Herrington
The Citadel Bulldogs
Graduate
5′9″ 185
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Chattanooga Mocs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Breylin Smith
Howard Bison
Junior
5′9″ 180
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Richmond Spiders, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Caleb Stokes
Livingstone Blue Bears
Sophomore
6′1″ 302
Lakeland Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Lincoln Lions, Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.

Cedric Townsend
Lakeland Muskies
Defensive back
Freshman
5′10″ 135
Kathleen Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Rockford Regents, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Chris Benton
The Citadel Bulldogs
Junior
6′0″ 250
Haines City High School
Hometown: Haines City
Next Game: vs. Chattanooga Mocs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Colis Rhodes
William Woods Owls
Freshman
5′6″
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Central Methodist Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

D'Marius Rucker
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
5′9″ 193
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Mercer Bears, Saturday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Davion Williams
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Defensive back
Junior
5′11″ 183
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Central Michigan Chippewas, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Derajah Hardy
Navy Midshipmen
Freshman
5′10″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Rice Owls, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Dilyon Link
Sul Ross State Lobos
Sophomore
6′2″ 172
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

Donovan Parham
Idaho Vandals
Graduate
6′3″ 230
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Montana Grizzlies, Saturday, Sept. 27, 8:15 p.m.

Eli Allen
Carleton Knights
Senior
5′10″ 180
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. St. Olaf Oles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Elijah Davis
Utah Utes
Junior
6′0″ 182
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. West Virginia Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Gabriel Averitt
Air Force Falcons
Senior
6′3″ 275
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Garvins Alcenat
Minot State Beavers
Freshman
6′0″ 250
Davenport High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Bemidji State Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Gavin Barthiel
Washington State Cougars
Senior
6′0″ 225
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Colorado State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Gernorris Wilson
Oregon Ducks
6′5″ 318
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Penn State Nittany Lions, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Jalen Foster
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Junior
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Jonathan Jean
East Carolina Pirates
Graduate
5′10″ 190
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Army Black Knights, Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Joshua Smith
Bryant Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′0″ 231
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Towson Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Kamaurri McKinley
East Carolina Pirates
Sophomore
6′2″ 186
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Army Black Knights, Thursday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Kordell Lewis
Glenville State Pioneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 174
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Charleston Golden Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Larry Jones
New Mexico State Aggies
Defensive end
Junior
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Rocky Mount
Next Game: vs. New Mexico Lobos, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Makerol Luxamar
Lake Erie Storm
Senior
6′0″ 234
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Tiffin Dragons, Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.

Malachi Carter
Aurora Spartans
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′9″ 165
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Eureka Red Devils, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Malichi "Greedy" Lowery
Duquesne Dukes
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Next Game: vs. New Haven Chargers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.

Manasseh Ripert
Western Carolina Catamounts
Junior
6′4″ 310
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Campbell Fighting Camels, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Marlon Tullis
Saint Anselm Hawks
Freshman
6′1″ 160
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Kissimmee
Next Game: vs. Pace Setters, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Marvin Landy
Jackson State Tigers
Graduate
6′2″ 235
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Southern Jaguars, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Matthew Garman
Chowan Hawks
Freshman
6′7″ 220
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Shorter Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.

Micheal Walker
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
Sophomore
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Morven Joseph
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Linebacker
Senior
6′3″ 220
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Next Game: vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Nasir Bowers
Toledo Rockets
Senior
5′9″ 182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Akron Zips, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Nate Gabriel
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sophomore
6′3″ 295
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Utah Utes, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Nate Garnett
Austin Peay Governors
Wide receiver
Junior
5′8″ 165
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Nick Williams
Fairleigh Dickinson Devils
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′3″ 165
Mulberry Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Stevenson Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m.

Noah Randall
Livingstone Blue Bears
Freshman
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Lincoln Lions, Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.

Parker Peacock
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′4″ 290
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Dover
Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m.

Philipp Davis
Marshall Thundering Herd
Sophomore
6′1″ 200
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

QJ Moore Jr.
South Dakota Coyotes
Freshman
6′1″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. North Dakota State Bison, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Quavion Bird
Central Michigan Chippewas
Freshman
6′1″ 310
Bartow Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Reverson Pierre
Warner Royals
Sophomore
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Cumberlands Patriots, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Robert Stevenson
Mount Union Purple Raiders
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m.

Samuel Frederking
Concordia Wisconsin Falcons
Tight end
Freshman
6′1″ 215
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Benedictine Eagles, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Termaine Turner
Samford Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′9″ 182
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m.

Tommy Lane
Husson Eagles
Sophomore
5′10″ 275
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Endicott Gulls, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Treston Ward
North Carolina A&T Aggies
Sophomore
6′0″ 215
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Maine Black Bears, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Trevon Evans
Jackson State Tigers
Freshman
6′0″ 210
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Southern Jaguars, Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Trevor Smith
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors
Freshman
5′10″ 175
Santa Fe Catholic High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Concordia Chicago Cougars, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Zander Smith
North Dakota State Bison
Freshman
6′3″ 222
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. South Dakota Coyotes, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

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