2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (620+ words) FORTE MEADE " All third-year Auburndale head football coach Antonio Thomas wanted to do was evaluate his unproven guys headed into the spring games versus Manatee and Fort Meade Thursday at Fort Meade High School." After all, the Bloodhounds head into…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (477+ words) I just try to focus on keeping my teammates calm and see that we all have the same energy and mindset. We try to keep it as fun as possible because that's when we all play our best." " A Florida…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (726+ words) LAKELAND " Lakeland didn't lose a lot of seniors from its 2025 squad but that doesn't mean there aren't new faces on the field. However, the biggest new faces might be on the sidelines. Former head coaches Doug De Myer and Dedrick…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (932+ words) Six Polk County teams will head into the postseason as district champions as five favorites all won, along with one underdogs that upset the district's top seed. Winter Haven, the No. 2 seed in Class 7 A, District 10, overcame a slow start…...

4+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (1217+ words) ORLANDO " The transfer portal finally slammed shut Jan. 16, giving Scott Frost clarity as to which players will return to UCF for the 2026 season. From this point on, it's all about adding talent. As of Jan. 20, UCF has signed 27 transfers, headlined…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (99+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Meet The Ledger's All-County Offensive Football Team As a result of teams passing more, only running back made first team, All County, while four wide receivers and two quarterbacks were selected. Three more quarterbacks were second-team…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (103+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Meet The Ledger's 2025 All-County Football Defense Lakeland was the top defensive team in the county while playing the most difficut schedule in the nation. Right behind the Dreadnaughts were Auburndale and Lake Wales. As such all…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (284+ words) Florida's strong summer on the recruiting trail continues after landing one of the top linebackers in the Sunshine State. Malik Morris announced his commitment to the Gators on July 7, choosing Billy Napier and company over Miami and Texas A&M. Morris,…...

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (102+ words) The 2025 NFL schedule has been released. How does the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 schedule compare with other teams in the NFC West and the NFL? In terms of strength of schedule based on last year's record? Very favorably. Arizona's opponents this season…...