Preps Editor

It was a great trip down memory lane for high school boys basketball in Polk County. Here is my look at the day plus a photo gallery of the action. bit.ly/3Qph1ob

Breaking news: Lake Wales has hired Junior Geidi as the boys basketball coach.

Lake Wales will play for the 4A state title at 1 p.m. on Thursday. theledger.com/story/sports/h…

Here's everything you need to know about Marvin Frazier and why he chosen to replace Bill Castle as Lakeland's head coach. Lakeland names Marvin Frazier to replace Castle theledger.com/story/sports/h… via @theledger

BREAKING NEWS: Lakeland has named assistant coach Marvin Frazier has head football coach to replace Bill Castle.

Lakeland's Bill Castle was named the 2022 Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year. Lake Wales' Tavaris Johnson finished third in the voting. theledger.com/story/sports/h…

Bill Castle has been named Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year.

After 47 years, Bill Castle retires as Lakeland's football coach theledger.com/story/sports/h… via @theledger

Breaking News: Lakeland coach Bill Castle has announced his retirement. Story upcoming.

He saved his best for last with a 300-yard passing game in state title game. twitter.com/theledger/stat…

Signing day at Lakeland High School. theledger.com/story/sports/h…

State champion Lake Wales players in for All-County photos.

Lakeland wins state title No. 8.

Lakeland’s Zach Pleuss throws TD pass Omari Mixon to tie score 14-14 as time runs out in 1st half.

Lakeland couldn’t capitalize from starting at Venice 35. Drive ends with missed FG.

Lakeland Venice tied after 1Q 7-7.

Mainland making it interesting, scoresto cut Lake Wales lead to 32-30.

Trent Grotjan TD gives Lake Wales a 2-score lead. 32-23 with 4:15 to play.

Dylan Simmons comes up with Lake Wales’ 3rd INT.

Lake Wales kicks FG, leads 25-23 with 6:47 to play.