Clays for Courts
The Polk State College Foundation once again returned to Tenoroc Shooting Center in Lakeland on April 21 for the Regal Lakeland Clays for Courts in partnership with The A.D. Morgan Corporation. This sporting clays event benefits scholarships…
Coach Matt Furjanic Inducted into Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Hall of Fame.
As the epitome of teamwork, loyalty, and Polk State pride, it comes as no surprise that Coach Matt Furjanic would be inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Hall of Fame. Furjanic, in…
Eagles Baseball Ranked No. 11 in Preseason Poll
The Polk State Eagles start the 2017 baseball season on a lofty perch. They’re ranked No. 11 nationally in the preseason NJCAA D1 poll. Head Coach Al Corbeil, entering his seventh season at Polk State,…
Volunteering Promotes Teamwork and Personal Development for Polk State Soccer
Polk State soccer players and coaches have been horsing around. For a good cause. They have volunteered to help at Lakeland’s Grune Heidi Farm Rescue, which helps prevent abuse, neglect, and slaughter of horses. “Our…
Polk State’s New Head Softball Coach Will Stress Academics, Character Development
Polk State College has selected Ashley Johnston as its new head softball coach. She comes to the Eagles from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. Johnston, who oversaw the implementation of the Trinity Valley…
Polk State Dedicates Bing Tyus Yard in Honor of Longtime Coach, Athletic Director
In 1983, as Polk State’s newly hired baseball coach, it was Bing Tyus’ job to tend the field. He spent hours on end every week, mowing and fertilizing, sodding and watering. He remembers his…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…
Draft Dreams Come True for Eagles
Polk State continues its tradition of having players selected in the annual Major League Baseball draft, as this year Jordan Guerrero, Maikor Mora, and Casey Schroeder were drafted by and signed with MLB teams. The…
Polk State Student-Athletes Receive Recognition at Annual Banquet
Polk State College honored its student-athletes Sunday at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet on the Winter Haven campus. “We have the best student-athletes in the world,” said Athletic Director Bing Tyus in his opening remarks. “You…
Rep. Webster Presents New Flag to Polk State
Thanks to Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Winter Garden), a new United States flag will be proudly displayed in the Polk State Winter Haven Health Center. The flag, which flew over the U.S. Capitol, replaces one that had…