Member of Polk State’s First Baseball Squad Throws Ceremonial First Pitch
Fifty years ago, Jim Selph pitched for Polk State’s first baseball team. On Saturday, as the College continues its 50th anniversary celebration, he returned to the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch prior to…
Polk State Soccer Players Get Their Kicks at Spring Fling
What shoes go best with formal dresses? Soccer cleats! That’s what Eagles soccer players wore for Spring Fling on Feb. 1 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale. Starting at 12:01 a.m., the event…
Eagles Finish at No. 10 in National Volleyball Tournament
Polk State saw its season end today with a 3-1 loss to Salt Lake Community College in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division 1 Volleyball National Championship in Casper, Wyo. The Eagles entered the…
Eagles Fall in First Game of National Volleyball Championship, But Remain Positive
A day that started with high hopes ended in disappointment Thursday night as the Eagles saw their dream of a national volleyball championship come to an end. Miami Dade College defeated Polk State in the opening…
Polk State Volleyball Team’s First Day in Wyoming Spent Practicing, Throwing Snowballs; Tournament Begins Today
When they weren’t studying or practicing, the Polk State volleyball team spent Wednesday hurling snowballs and building snowmen. Oh, and there were a few antelope sightings mixed in there, too. Antelope sightings? Sure thing, podner.…
After A Long Day of Travel, Polk State Volleyball Team Arrives in Wyoming to Play for National Championship
The Eagles have landed. After several flights to and from different parts of the country, the Polk State volleyball team made it to Casper, Wyo., on Tuesday. Because the team had less than a week…
Polk’s Volleyball Team Heads to Wyoming for National Championship
Dark and early this morning, the Polk State volleyball team left for the NJCAA Division I Volleyball National Championships in Casper, Wyo. The Eagles earned a spot in the tourney by winning the District P…
Gimme a Y-E-S: Polk Cheerleader Accepts Proposal During Halftime
Ahmeya Woods never suspected anything unusual would happen Monday night, Oct. 3. Instead, she received the surprise of her life. She thought she’d go to the basketball game with the other Polk State cheerleaders, root…
Polk Volleyball Coaches, Players Visit South McKeel Academy During Career Week
Polk State volleyball players and coaches recently participated in Career Week at Lakeland’s South McKeel Academy. Assistant coaches Ashley Hass and Chris Williams, along with players Laina Blanton and Elizabeth Garcia, made the visit in…
Eagle Anglers Qualify for National Tournament
Polk State College Bass Fishing Club members Wesley Wise (Lake Wales) and Luke Ferguson (Lakeland) have qualified for the 2015 Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) College Fishing National Championship. The pair earned the honor after they…