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  4. Lopsided Rivalries

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    1 minute ago, OldSchoolLion said:

    If we did a vote for "best" lopsided rivalry, Kathleen vs Lakeland would have to be on there.  Those two have had some great games.  

    No doubt. If you added up the scores from that time, it wouldn't be as bad as one would think for being so lopsided. 2018 was definitely the exception to the rule with a 50-0 Lakeland win. But many games have been under a 7 point difference.

  5. Lopsided Rivalries

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    Lakeland's biggest local 'Rivalries' (Kathleen, Winter Haven, Jenkins) have been quite lopsided. Not sure how much of a rival George Jenkins is to Lakeland, but proximity kind of dictates it. Many of the parents that lived in that area went to Lakeland (before GJ existed), and now their kids go to GJ. 

    Lakeland is 25-2 against Kathleen since 1993 (26 regular season games, 1 playoff game). Although Kathleen has seen some more recent success, beating Lakeland in 2013 & 2016.

    Since 1993, Lakeland is 20-0 vs. Winter Haven

    Since 1994, Lakeland is 22-1 vs. George Jenkins (GJ won in 2003).

  6. Lakeland vs Vero Beach Old School Video

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    Lakeland lost starting RB Cameron McCalpin in this game for the season with a broken foot. The running game didn't miss a beat as Earl Mothersill took over and proved himself as a power back.

    Polk county had some good teams back then with Lakeland, Bartow & Auburndale. Auburndale would be Lakeland's only loss that season as the Bloodhounds beat the Naughts 24-20 in OT.

  11. Your 2018 6A finalist transfer list

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    14 minutes ago, gwdrum75 said:

    A unique thing about Venice is that, I believe, they are the only High School in Venice. Much easier to keep your own players that way.

    One thing that I haven't seen mentioned is the sheer number of high schools there are now in single cities. When Bill Castle took over Lakeland in '76, there were 2 high schools in Lakeland (Lakeland & Kathleen). At that time, Lakeland had a student population of 2613. Since that time, Lake Gibson, George Jenkins & Teneroc were built...and Lakeland Christian and Victory Christian started playing football. All of them ate into Lakeland's student population. So there are now a number of high school football programs in a concentrated area. Honestly, Lakeland is the most 'tradition rich' school in the area. Many (probably most) kids at other schools have parents/grandparents/great-grandparents who played/went to Lakeland. And, they usually want their kid to go there as well. 

    You can have kids living within walking distance from each other going to different schools. If they see one school with the chance to win a state championship and get them more exposure to college recruiters.........

     

    And I will fully admit....although not for football reasons, I moved from Bradenton to Lakeland for my child to attend LHS. Tradition and family history had alot to do with it.

  12. Your 2018 6A finalist transfer list

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    14 hours ago, OldSchoolLion said:

    I was surprised to learn that the Venice team that beat St Thomas last year had only four, 3-star players who spent their entire careers at Venice.  I'm sure they got some transfers in, but none of them were rated players. 

    A unique thing about Venice is that, I believe, they are the only High School in Venice. Much easier to keep your own players that way.

    One thing that I haven't seen mentioned is the sheer number of high schools there are now in single cities. When Bill Castle took over Lakeland in '76, there were 2 high schools in Lakeland (Lakeland & Kathleen). At that time, Lakeland had a student population of 2613. Since that time, Lake Gibson, George Jenkins & Teneroc were built...and Lakeland Christian and Victory Christian started playing football. All of them ate into Lakeland's student population. So there are now a number of high school football programs in a concentrated area. Honestly, Lakeland is the most 'tradition rich' school in the area. Many (probably most) kids at other schools have parents/grandparents/great-grandparents who played/went to Lakeland. And, they usually want their kid to go there as well. 

    You can have kids living within walking distance from each other going to different schools. If they see one school with the chance to win a state championship and get them more exposure to college recruiters.........

     

  16. Mandarin Situation Is Disappointing

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    7 minutes ago, FL_HS_football said:

    Most if not all were either starters or saw significant playing minutes Friday night

    1.)    Lloyd Summerall 4* DE – was at 2 different High Schools before coming to Lakeland this season (Kingdom Prep School and last season at Auburndale HS last season)

    2.)    Dywonski McWilliams QB – was at Jenkins HS last year

    3.)    Deyavie Hammond  4* OT- Was at IMG last season

    4.)    Jaharie Martin LB - was at Lake Gibson last season

    5.)    Chris Howard WR – was at Lake Gibson before transferring to Lakeland

    6.)    Khalil Crawford LB – was at Prattville HS before transferring to Lakeland

    7.)    Tony Ware DB – was at Lake Gibson before transferring into Lakeland

    8.)    Teshaun Nixon DB – was at Lake Gibson before transferring into Lakeland

    9.)    Willie Lampkin OG – was at Mulberry HS before transferring into Lakeland

    10.)  Tayshawn Rodman DB – was at Victory Christian before transferring into Lakeland

    11.) Jace Hohenthaner K – was at Land O Lakes HS before transferring into Lakeland

    12.)  Tyler Sheffield OC – was at Victory Christian before transferring into Lakeland

     13.) Naveli Dixson OG – was at Tenoroc HS before transferring into Lakeland this season

    3.)    Deyavie Hammond  4* OT- Was at IMG last season - Was at Lakeland his Freshman & Sophomore year

    6.)    Khalil Crawford LB – was at Prattville HS before transferring to Lakeland - I would assume he moved to Lakeland and isn't commuting from Alabama.

    10.)  Tayshawn Rodman DB – was at Victory Christian before transferring into Lakeland - Likely lives in Lakeland zone anyway as most VC & LCS kids do.

    11.) Jace Hohenthaner K – was at Land O Lakes HS before transferring into Lakeland - See #6....I'm sure he's not commuting from LOL.

    12.)  Tyler Sheffield OC – was at Victory Christian before transferring into Lakeland - See #10......ditto

    Sure, Lakeland gets transfers. But, the most amusing thing I read every year is how people don't mention the kids that transfer out of Lakeland every year because they aren't starters. I believe two years ago, Lakeland lost 10+ players that transferred out to other schools.

    While, I admit, I miss the days of hometown teams that grew from JV to Varsity, those days are over.

    And, lets face it.......if you want to go back to those days, you might as well cancel the State Championship series. STA and many other privates would never lose another one if they only had to go against the old-school hometown public schools.

  18. Lakeland vs STA Title game part VI

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    1 hour ago, FL_HS_football said:

    Whether true or not, the Lakeland program under Coach Castle has seen its fair share of issues that have required the FHSAA to intervene over the years...............

    That can happen when you have been at one place for 43 years......and have a spotlight on your program year in and year out. You are dealing with 14-15-16-17 year old kids. How many other programs have similar issues......but the light on them is not quite as bright....

    If colleges can’t eliminate issues....with 18-19-20-21 year olds living ON CAMPUS...and countless full-time coaches keeping track of things, I don’t know how a public high school coach Is supposed to have complete control over everything with kids that leave the campus when school/practice is over.....and still dealing with their day job (teaching). 

    Try to calculate the number of kids that have come through Lakeland since Castle became head coach (1976). I would say he has a pretty good success rate with these kids. 

  19. Lakeland vs STA Title game part VI

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    51 minutes ago, footballfan56 said:

    I'm assuming you heard about him getting in trouble with the law yesterday? I don't see how he could play with that coming about. I'm also assuming Lakeland is trying to keep it quiet. Had a good friend of mine text me about it yesterday. 

    Let me clear this up one more time. THIS IS NOT TRUE. 

    DO NOT drag this kids name through the mud because some idiot(s) decided to start broadcasting incorrect information.

     

  21. B-Dale Coach takes college job

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    2 hours ago, 181pl said:

    Very true. Lakeland is lucky to still have Castle. Although he's sort of aged himself out of college opportunities at this point. Plant is also lucky to have weiner. He took a USF quarterback job six or seven years ago but decided to stay at plant instead.

    Weiner is probably the youngest of the "long-timers' left. 

    Castle got offers to go elsewhere, but always said he felt at home in Lakeland. One of my biggest fears with Lakeland is what happens when he retires. I'm hoping they can promote from within and keep the stability there.

  24. Game Predictions?

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    1 hour ago, ColumbiaHighFan2017class said:

    You all better beat STA within a inch of their life after how much Lakeland been trash talking all year or we will have to hear how weak 7a north is for months

    Where has Lakeland been trash talking?

    You’ll always have random people on message boards talking. As long as the players and coaches are focused, that’s all that matters. 

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