Life of Riley: Giving back through coaching
Rohsean Riley believes in giving back. And paying forward. So instead of playing golf or relaxing by the pool this summer, the Polk State sophomore volunteers as a coach for the Winter Haven High School baseball…
John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic
The John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic took place April 23, 2021, at Polk Sporting Clays in Haines City. Formerly known as Clays for Courts, the annual event, presented by The A.D. Morgan Corporation, in…
Nick of time: Collins swings hot bat for Polk State Eagles
Last year, Nick Collins struggled at the plate. This year, opposing pitchers struggle to keep him off base. Collins has crushed the ball, hitting .335 and leading the state (NJCAA Region 8) in RBI with…
Jessica Belli named head soccer coach at Polk State
Polk State College has selected Jessica Belli as its new head coach for women’s soccer. “Coach Belli is a perfect fit for Polk State College,” said Director of Athletics Stanley Cromartie. “She comes to us…
Annual golf event benefits Eagles baseball
Eighty-seven golfers teed off in the Polk State College Foundation’s 28th annual William N. Ryan Memorial Golf Classic, presented by A.D. Morgan Corporation in partnership with BaseballCloud. Proceeds from the event, held January 23 at Lone Palm Golf Club in…
Eagles hold 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Polk State basketball held its inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Thirteen teams and more than 65 players competed in the event, which raised money to support Eagles basketball.
From four wins to 20, Polk State Softball celebrates successful year
In her first season as head coach of Polk State softball, Donna Byars took over an inexperienced team with just one sophomore. The 2018 squad struggled to win games, finishing the season with a 4-38…
Annual golf event benefits Eagles baseball
Eighty golfers teed off in the Polk State College Foundation’s 27th annual William N. Ryan Memorial Golf Classic, presented by A.D. Morgan Corporation in partnership with BaseballCloud. Proceeds from the event, held January 17 at Lone Palm Golf Club…
Eagles are always willing to lend a hand
Polk State College students are always willing to help others, especially when disaster hits. Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on October 10 with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour. It was the…
Red Night Madness kicks off basketball season
To kick off the 2018-19 basketball season, Polk State basketball held the second annual Red-Night Madness pep rally on Oct. 27. Students, faculty, staff, and community members had the chance to meet the team, enjoy…