Another standout player from the Bartow High School football program will be taking his talents to the college ranks. Defensive back Jonathan Battle has signed a letter, giving him a full ride at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. “This … read more.

The Youth Villa Women’s Team Tournament is a large part of the Youth Villa tournament week. It precedes the men’s three-day tournament over the Memorial Day weekend. It is a two-day tournament starting on Wednesday May 22. The tournament has … read more.

There’s going to be some slamming in the high school this weekend as the ninth annual Summerlin Slam Judo Championships take place. It starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18. It is open to students in grades 9-12 and the … read more.

There have been a lot of things happening in a hurry when it comes to the Bartow High School football program. Things are moving quickly because they have to. The spring football game is nine days away, but there’s an … read more.

Bartow’s Rose Stevens (Mulberry) and Lakeland’s Maggie Roberts (Lake Gibson) of Polk State College were named to the FCSAA All State Softball First Team, it was announced Thursday at the FCSAA/NJCAA Atlantic and Gulf District 8B Tournament banquet in Pensacola. … read more.

With take-off out of Cannon, the field of 14 anglers drove straight to Spring Lake to fish its clear water. Spring Lake produced a steady stream of 3-5 pound bass for most of the anglers, an unusual treat that had … read more.

Winners, week of April 2 Low Net First: Linda Keith, 68 Second: Susan Prevatt & Mayme Clark, 71 Niners: First: Jane Klitzing, 48½ Second: Louise Wilkie, 49½ Winners for week April 9 Two penny putts: First: Pat Lowery-30 Second: Kathey … read more.

A new era in Bartow high football debuted Wednesday and first-year head coach Jason Butler invited anyone who has an interest in the sport to watch practice. Butler, who started as the new head coach Friday, April 26, appeared before … read more.

The warmer weather is approaching (those who have had perpetual winter are so jealous. It was 83 in Denver Monday and they have a chance of snow today). Generally, nice weather brings outdoor activity, but there is inherent danger in … read more.

The Bartow High Yellow Jackets softball season came to an end Wednesday night as Plant City defeated them in the 7A Regional quarter finals 5-2. Plant City, 16-8, got on the board in the bottom of the first with a … read more.

Lakeland Jr. Bassmasters held its April 5 tournament on East Lake Toho. Big Toho Marina gave rides on a new Phoenix bass boat and Coastal Angler was there to catch the action. Rookie Wesley Womack got the win for the … read more.

The 2013 Bartow High School Lady Softball Junior Varsity ended their season on April 2 with a record of 13-2. Pitching stats for this year’s Jackets, along with comments from Coach Rutenbar: Hope Brannan: She is a returning sophomore and … read more.

Central Florida was well represented in Florida’s first BASS High School Open Team Tournament Saturday, March 30, on Lake Toho, but coastal anglers held the day. Adam Brandes and Adam William of Rockledge High School near Cocoa won Florida’s first … read more.

Fresh off their District championship the Bartow High School Lady Jacket have prepared for tonight’s game against the Plant City Raiders at Plant City. The Jackets bring in an impressive 24-3 record while Plant City comes in at 15-8. The … read more.

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