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Who from Polk County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

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Joel McGrath and Cam Schmidt

Joel McGrath and Cam Schmidt

These former Polk County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

Adrian Villanueva
Dakota State Trojans
Punter and kicker
Freshman
5′11″ 215
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Plant City
Next Game: vs. Montana Tech Diggers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Alfred Smothers
Concord Mountain Lions
Sophomore
5′9″ 215
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Frostburg State Bobcats, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Amare Minggia
Marist Red Foxes
Sophomore
6′0″ 160
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. San Diego Toreros, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Amari Turner
Warner Royals
Freshman
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Webber International Warriors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Anthony Cash
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Sophomore
6′0″ 158
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Ben Beymer
Maryland Terrapins
Freshman
6′8″ 317
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Washington Huskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Caleb Stokes
Livingstone Blue Bears
Sophomore
6′1″ 302
Lakeland Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Elizabeth City State Vikings, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Cam Schmidt
Whitworth Pirates
Sophomore
6′0″ 186
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Pacific Boxers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Cameron Turner
Greensboro Pride
Freshman
6′0″ 180
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Reynoldsburg
Next Game: vs. Southern Virginia Knights, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Cedric Townsend
Lakeland Muskies
Defensive back
Freshman
5′10″ 135
Kathleen Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Champ Jenkins
FIU Golden Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 210
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. UConn Huskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Chauncey Goldwire
Cornell Rams
Freshman
Oasis Christian Academy
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Beloit Buccaneers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Chris Moore
Beloit Buccaneers
Senior
5′11″ 173
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Cornell Rams, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Colis Rhodes
William Woods Owls
Freshman
5′6″
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Baker Wildcats, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Cormani McClain
Florida Gators
Sophomore
182
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Texas Longhorns, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

D'Arren Vilsaint
Davenport Panthers
Junior
6′3″ 330
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Grand Valley State Lakers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

D'Marius Rucker
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Freshman
5′9″ 193
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

Darian Anderson
West Florida Argonauts
Junior
6′3″ 325
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Davion Williams
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Defensive back
Junior
5′11″ 183
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bulls, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Derajah Hardy
Navy Midshipmen
Freshman
5′10″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Air Force Falcons, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Di'Andre Vargas
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′9″ 203
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Dilyon Link
Sul Ross State Lobos
Sophomore
6′2″ 172
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. West Texas A&M Buffaloes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Donovan Soloman
Crown Polars
Running back
Sophomore
5′9″ 188
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Frostproof
Next Game: vs. Northwestern - St. Paul Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7:15 p.m.

Dontay Joyner
Maryland Terrapins
Junior
6′0″ 180
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Washington Huskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Earnest Kirkland
Gannon Golden Knights
Junior
6′1″ 269
Lake Wales Senior High School
Hometown: South Miami
Next Game: vs. Slippery Rock The Rock, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Eli Allen
Carleton Knights
Senior
5′10″ 180
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Emari Carter
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′10″ 190
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Gabriel Averitt
Air Force Falcons
Senior
6′3″ 275
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Navy Midshipmen, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Garvins Alcenat
Minot State Beavers
Freshman
6′0″ 250
Davenport High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Jaden Gray
Southeastern Fire
Freshman
5′11″ 180
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Jaelen Stokes
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′1″ 204
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Jalen Foster
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Junior
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northwestern Wildcats, Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.

Jaremey McQueen
Davenport Panthers
Senior
6′1″ 350
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Grand Valley State Lakers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

Jaylon Glover
UNLV Rebels
Sophomore
5′9″ 205
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.

Jermaine Mills
Keiser Seahawks
1st Yr.
6′3″ 282
Mulberry Senior High School
Hometown: Mulberry
Next Game: vs. Thomas Night Hawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Jermichael Gillis
South Florida Bulls
Freshman
6′1″ 178
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Jocquet Jiles
Southeastern Fire
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Joel McGrath
Southeastern Fire
Junior
5′10″ 175
Victory Christian Academy
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Jonathan Williamson
Beloit Buccaneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 233
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Cornell Rams, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Josh Celiscar
South Florida Bulls
Graduate
6′3″ 292
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Joshua Porter
South Florida Bulls
Sophomore
6′0″ 184
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Hometown: Sebring
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Joshua Smith
Bryant Bulldogs
Sophomore
6′0″ 231
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Maine Black Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

Kaleb Ross
West Florida Argonauts
Senior
6′0″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Kody Chisholm
Southeastern Fire
Graduate
6′3″ 270
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Kordell Lewis
Glenville State Pioneers
Sophomore
6′1″ 174
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Fairmont State Fighting Falcons, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Larry Jones
New Mexico State Aggies
Defensive end
Junior
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Rocky Mount
Next Game: vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats, Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

Luis Salgado
Whitworth Pirates
Senior
5′8″ 188
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Kennewick
Next Game: vs. Pacific Boxers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Makerol Luxamar
Lake Erie Storm
Senior
6′0″ 234
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Thomas More Saints, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Malachi Carter
Aurora Spartans
Wide receiver
Freshman
5′9″ 165
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Lakeland Muskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Malichi "Greedy" Lowery
Duquesne Dukes
Graduate
5′10″ 175
Auburndale High School
Next Game: vs. Stonehill Skyhawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Manasseh Ripert
Western Carolina Catamounts
Junior
6′4″ 310
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Wofford Terriers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Marc Michel Jr.
FIU Golden Panthers
Freshman
6′2″ 280
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. UConn Huskies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Marlon Tullis
Saint Anselm Hawks
Freshman
6′1″ 160
Winter Haven Senior High School
Hometown: Kissimmee
Next Game: vs. Post Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Marvin Landy
Jackson State Tigers
Graduate
6′2″ 235
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

Matthew Garman
Chowan Hawks
Freshman
6′7″ 220
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. North Greenville Crusaders, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Micheal Walker
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
Sophomore
6′1″ 250
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Alabama State Hornets, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

Nate Gabriel
West Virginia Mountaineers
Sophomore
6′3″ 295
Auburndale High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. BYU Cougars, Friday, Oct. 3, 8:30 p.m.

Nate Garnett
Austin Peay Governors
Wide receiver
Junior
5′8″ 165
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Auburndale
Next Game: vs. West Georgia Wolves, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.

Noah Randall
Livingstone Blue Bears
Freshman
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Elizabeth City State Vikings, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Parker Peacock
Samford Bulldogs
Freshman
6′4″ 290
Lakeland Christian School
Hometown: Dover
Next Game: vs. Mercer Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

QJ Moore Jr.
South Dakota Coyotes
Freshman
6′1″ 230
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Murray State Racers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.

Quavion Bird
Central Michigan Chippewas
Freshman
6′1″ 310
Bartow Senior High School
Hometown: Lake Wales
Next Game: vs. Akron Zips, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Reverson Pierre
Warner Royals
Sophomore
Ridge Community High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Webber International Warriors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Robert Riley
West Florida Argonauts
Sophomore
6′3″ 200
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Robert Stevenson
Mount Union Purple Raiders
Freshman
5′11″ 190
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Otterbein Cardinals, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Sam McCall
Georgia State Panthers
Junior
5′11″ 190
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. James Madison Dukes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Samuel Frederking
Concordia Wisconsin Falcons
Tight end
Freshman
6′1″ 215
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Shanard Clower
North Carolina Tar Heels
5′″ 165
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Clemson Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

Termaine Turner
Samford Bulldogs
Sophomore
5′9″ 182
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Mercer Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

Tommy Lane
Husson Eagles
Sophomore
5′10″ 275
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Western New England Golden Bears, Saturday, Oct. 4, 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. William & Mary Tribe, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.

Trevon Evans
Jackson State Tigers
Freshman
6′0″ 210
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.

Tristan Vann
Keiser Seahawks
3rd Yr.
5′11″ 205
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Thomas Night Hawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

Tyler Williams
South Florida Bulls
Senior
6′3″ 206
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Waverly
Next Game: vs. Charlotte 49ers, Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Yajece Cobb
Webber International Warriors
Freshman
6′5″
Haines City High School
Hometown: Poinciana
Next Game: vs. Warner Royals, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.

Zach Tanner
Robert Morris Colonials
Junior
6′2″ 180
Auburndale Senior High School
Hometown: Winter Haven
Next Game: vs. Merrimack Warriors, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

Zachary Pleuss
Southeastern Fire
Junior
6′0″ 185
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Davenport
Next Game: vs. Florida Memorial Lions, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Zander Smith
North Dakota State Bison
Freshman
6′3″ 222
Lakeland High School
Hometown: Lakeland
Next Game: vs. Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.