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Polk Watch: Week 6 Look and Insights

Polk Watch: Week 6 Look and Insights
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson September 26, 2025 @ 01:00 PM
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>News</strong>: <strong>McLaughlin Makes History</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Ray Grant and McLaughlin celebrated their first-ever program win, rolling past Discovery 48-12. A milestone moment that should spark belief in this young squad moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Auburndale's Rise Continues</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A massive test looms tonight when Auburndale lines up against Central Florida powerhouse Jones. The Bloodhounds took down Bartow 28-6, stacking another big victory alongside Lake Wales. HC Antonio Thomas has this group playing with an edge and balance on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lakeland Christian vs. Carrollwood Day — Private School Showdown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland Christian has earned the top private school spot in Polk, sitting at 4-1 with a strong mix of vets and young playmakers. Tonight brings their toughest challenge yet against an undefeated (3-0) Carrollwood Day team. Expect this one to be physical, with the Vikings' discipline and coaching going up against one of the more talented rosters in the region.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Meade Stays Battle-Tested</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Miners are one of the top small/private schools in the 863 after edging out Victory Christian 21-14 in a game that lived up to its hype. That kind of win shows this team is equipped to handle close battles against quality opponents—experience that should pay off as the season rolls deeper. Off week for the Miners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bartow Faces Must-Win Test on the Road at Bloomingdale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartow (2-3) at Bloomingdale (2-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartow needs this one to keep their season alive in a district game. Dropping two in a row before facing Lake Gibson would be a brutal spot. A solid Bloomingdale team awaits on the road, and this matchup feels like a real test of toughness and urgency for the Yellow Jackets.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lake Wales Handles Bokey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LW gears up for a fired-up Lake Region squad riding a three-game win streak.The Highlanders fought off Seminole 38-29. It wasn't easy, but Lake Wales leaned on its discipline and playmakers to get it done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lakeland Flexes Muscle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The showdown everyone has circled is here: Lakeland vs. Lake Gibson on Friday night. This use to be a must-watch game but the Dreadnaughts have dominated the last five years. Lakeland rolled Booker T. Washington 43-0 last week. The defense looks even scarier in the trenches than last year, and the offense has been humming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More Games:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Wales (3-1) vs. Lake Region (3-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winter Haven (3-1) vs. Haines City (1-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridge Community (1-4) vs. George Jenkins (1-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sebring (1-3) vs Kathleen (1-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davenport (2-3) vs. Lake Minneola (1-4) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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