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'He raised me to be strong.' After father's death, Lakeland receiver plays for something more
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 6 months agoLAKELAND — It was March 9, 2022, Jamar Taylor Jr., then a freshman at Victory Christian, was in his...
Friday football roundup: Lakeland clinches district title; Mulberry upsets Frostproof
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 8 months agoLakeland's offense had a bit of a hiccup for three games because of an injury to junior quarterback...
Super 16: Meet the next five high school football superstars on The Ledger's countdown
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 10 months agoThere are players this upcoming football season who are preparing to add on to their already...
Trio forms formidable backfield for Lakeland's state title run
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLAKELAND — Lakeland often has had strong 1-2 combinations in the backfield. Chris Rainey and Jamar...
Here are 10 breakout players (so far) for Polk County high school football in 2023
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoEven though there were many top players who graduated last year, many returning players who had big...
Exploring Dolphins’ options in second round of NFL Draft, on offense and cornerback
Miami Herald via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoPart 1 of a two-part series The Dolphins’ second-round draft picks, over the past dozen years, have...
Former Heritage High School student sentenced to 10 years in shooting of two students last year:...
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA former Heritage High School student was sentenced Friday to 10 years behind bars in a shooting...
Here is how Lakeland overcame more adversity to beat Venice and win 9th state title
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 6 months agoTALLAHASSEE — Lakeland was the defending Class 4S state champion but went into the the state...
Scouting 4S-7: Here's why the district is more competitive despite Lakeland's dominance
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 10 months agoLAKELAND — Newsflash: Lakeland again is favored to win the district. OK sure, that isn't exactly...
High school football: Lake Wales' Mitchell heads list of Polk's top 10 rising seniors
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoFor the past two seasons, Polk County boasted one of the top football prospects in the nation, first...