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Power Surge Helps Rays Gain on N.Y.

Power Surge Helps Rays Gain on N Y 

The numbers piled up quickly for the Rays in Tuesday's 14-5 win over the Red Sox. They scored a season high in runs and all in a four-inning span. David Price won his 17th game, second most in the American League. READ MORE

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  • Polk Teams Remain in This Week's Rankings http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/polk-teams-remain-in-this-weeks-rankings/ Polk County teams remained relatively in the same places in the latest Florida high school football poll released today. Lake Wales (Class 3A) and Fort Meade (Class 1A) each remained No. 2 in their classifications after wins against Haines City and Hardee, respectively. Lakeland stayed put at No. 4 in Class 5A after a win [...] Polk Teams Remain in This Week's Rankings
  • Haines City-Lake Gibson Game Moved to Lake Gibson http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/haines-city-lake-gibson-game-moved-to-lake-gibson/ Haines City will have to wait a little longer for its first home football game of the season. Friday night's game against Lake Gibson has been moved from the Hornets' Joe Stangrey Stadium to the Braves' Virgil Ramage Stadium because of continued poor field conditions at Haines City. Don Bridges, Polk County's director of athletics, [...] Haines City-Lake Gibson Game Moved to Lake Gibson
  • Lakeland Streaks To Win Over Braves http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/lakeland-streaks-to-win-over-braves/ Lakeland (2-0) bolted out to a 9-0 advantage in the first game of its match against Lake Gibson on its way to a dominant 25-2, 25-9, 25-13 victory at the LHS gym. Lakeland Streaks To Win Over Braves
  • Haines City Volleyball Finishes 5th at Disney Tournament http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/haines-city-volleyball-finishes-5th-at-disney-tournament/ The Haines City Hornets lost only one match over the weekend at the KSA Disney Volleyball Tournament to finish in fifth place out of 32 teams. Haines City Volleyball Finishes 5th at Disney Tournament
  • Lake Region's Phillips, Elyea Two of Polk's Best Divers http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/lake-regions-phillips-elyea-two-of-polks-best-divers/ http://polkpreps.com/wp-content/uploads/0907dive1C1-182x300.jpg C.J. Elyea and Blake Phillips were relaxed and eager to get their seasons started at their first swim meet of the year last Tuesday at the Gandy Pool. Two of the top divers in Polk County, their pressure-packed moments aren't going to come until much later in the season. Lake Region's Phillips, Elyea Two of Polk's Best Divers
  • Preps Live! At the Gandy Pool, Sept. 2 http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/preps-live-at-the-gandy-pool-sept-2/ Preps Live! At the Gandy Pool, Sept. 2
  • All Saints Pulls Away from Vanguard http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/all-saints-pulls-away-from-vanguard/ http://polkpreps.com/wp-content/uploads/allsaints2.jpg All Saints Academy scored the game's final 34 points and went on to defeat Vanguard, 48-14, on Friday night All Saints Pulls Away from Vanguard
  • Highlanders Explode For 21 in Second Quarter http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/highlanders-explode-for-21-in-second-quarter/ By DICK SCANLON LEDGER CORRESPONDENT LAKE WALES | If a couple of passes hadn't been lost against the early-evening sun, Lake Wales' passing game might have been nearly perfect Friday night during a 41-10 victory over Haines City. Justin Shafer threw two touchdown passes and ran for two touchdowns. Kevin Prioleau ran for the other [...] Highlanders Explode For 21 in Second Quarter
  • Miners Shred Hardee for 244 Rushing Yards http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/miners-shred-hardee-for-244-rushing-yards/ By ROY FUOCO LEDGER CORRESPONDENT FORT MEADE | Fort Meade showed last week it could pass the ball. Now the Miners have shown they can run the ball. With LaKevin Camp leading the way, the Miners ran for 244 years en route to a 27-0 victory over Wauchula Hardee on Friday night at Frank S. [...] Miners Shred Hardee for 244 Rushing Yards
  • Five Interceptions Lift Frostproof Past Avon Park http://polkpreps.com/2010/09/five-interceptions-lift-frostproof-past-avon-park/ BY LISA COFFEY THE LEDGER AVON PARK | The Frostproof Bulldogs welcomed new coach Price Harris with a 33-6 victory over the Avon Park Red Devils Friday at Franza Stadium in front of 500 fans. The Bulldogs (1-0) intercepted five passes, forced three fumbles and held the Red Devils to 18 offensive yards in the [...] Five Interceptions Lift Frostproof Past Avon Park

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  • Brown, Bowden Cut By Bucs http://bucsscene.blogs.theledger.com/11358/brown-bowden-cut-by-bucs/ I guess all of the Bucs 2010 Draft Class did not make the cut.Punter Brent Bowden, a sixth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, was cut by the Bucs on Monday.He wasn't the only one to go. Wide receiver Reggie Brown, who was brought in by trade in the offseason, was also released.Tampa Bay signed punter [...] Brown, Bowden Cut By Bucs
  • Bucs Season Opener Likely Blacked Out http://bucsscene.blogs.theledger.com/11355/bucs-season-opener-likely-blacked-out/ It's the start of a brand new season for the Tampa Bay Bucs as they open the 2010 season at home against the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately, people in the Tampa Bay area probably won't be able to see the game, unless they're in Raymond James Stadium.The game against the Browns will likely not sell out [...] Bucs Season Opener Likely Blacked Out
  • Clifton Smith Waived; Practice Squad Additions http://bucsscene.blogs.theledger.com/11351/clifton-smith-waived-practice-squad-additions/ Tampa Bay General Manager Mark Dominik said Saturday he was going to scan the waiver wire for some players released that might be able to help the team. He found two such players on Sunday but the price comes at an expense.The Bucs claimed center Ted Larsen and running back Kregg Lumpkin on Sunday. By [...] Clifton Smith Waived; Practice Squad Additions

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  • Vikings Start Strong Under Rogers http://collegesports.blogs.theledger.com/11452/vikings-start-strong-under-rogers/ The Polk State College volleyball team has a new look, new attitude and winning record this year under new coach Ruth Ann Rogers.Rogers has quite a background.The mother to two, who are now in college, was a professional figure skater in Canada. She is also a personal trainer and registered nurse who is competitive and [...] Vikings Start Strong Under Rogers
  • UFL's Tuskers Release Grothe http://collegesports.blogs.theledger.com/11448/ufls-tuskers-release-grothe/ Quarterback Matt Grothe won't be continuing his football career close to home after all.The former Lake Gibson High and USF star was released by the Orlando-based Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on Monday.“I really enjoyed the time I spent with the Tuskers and gained a lot of pro experience, which will help further [...] UFL's Tuskers Release Grothe
  • Grothe, Pierre-Paul Attend USF Game http://collegesports.blogs.theledger.com/11444/grothe-pierre-paul-attend-usf-game/ Former USF star quarterback Matt Grothe attended the Bulls' season opener Saturday and took part in a throwing competition with a fan during the second quarter.The Lake Gibson High School graduate now plays for the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League.Former USF defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul made an appearance before the game. He was a first-round [...] Grothe, Pierre-Paul Attend USF Game

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  • Lake Wales, Fort Meade, Lakeland Stay Put in Latest Football Poll http://polkpreps.blogs.theledger.com/11379/lake-wales-fort-meade-lakeland-stay-put-in-latest-football-poll/ Polk County teams remained relatively in the same places in the latest Florida high school football poll released today. Lake Wales (Class 3A) and Fort Meade (Class 1A) each remained No. 2 in their classifications after wins against Haines City and Hardee, respectively. Lakeland stayed put at No. 4 in Class 5A after a win against Venice. Lake Wales, Fort Meade, Lakeland Stay Put in Latest Football Poll
  • Haines City Home Football Game Relocated Again http://polkpreps.blogs.theledger.com/11375/haines-city-home-football-game-relocated-again/ Haines City will have to wait a little longer for its first home football game of the season.Friday night's game against Lake Gibson has been moved from the Hornets' Joe Stangrey Stadium to the Braves' Virgil Ramage Stadium because of continued poor field conditions at Haines City.Don Bridges, Polk County's director of athletics, said the [...] Haines City Home Football Game Relocated Again
  • Daytona Mainland Football Coach Arrested http://polkpreps.blogs.theledger.com/11372/daytona-mainland-football-coach-arrested/ According to reports by the Orlando Sentinel, Daytona Beach Mainland football coach John Maronto was arrested on Saturday for soliciting prostitution.Police documents stated that he approached an undercover female police officer and offered $50 for sex. The Sentinel reported that no action had been taken by the Volusia County School District or by the school [...] Daytona Mainland Football Coach Arrested

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