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LOL, I was like “not this $h!t again”

This may not have been Lakeland’s most vaunted team but they never gave up. The mountain was high but dammit not impossible to climb. Damn the naysayers, the hell with the critics. Always underestimated, never intimidated. DREADNAUGHT NATION!!!!!!!! L-TOWN, POLK COUNTY!!!!! Congratulations to the nationally ranked St Thomas Raiders on a great season.

LOL, okay. That’s when my sister went. You probably knew her or at least her knuckled-headed girlfriends.

2003 4A Armwood vs Lake Gibson as well.

Yes, spinoff. Do you remember Foo (Chris Anthony) or Kwame King ring a bell? Kwame was older and graduated with Ray. Chris graduated from LG and went to Fam with me from ‘94-‘99. We go all the way back to the defunct John F Cox on Memorial blvd.

Maps don’t lie, LOL. Attached is what was supposed to happen immediately north of Tenoroc. To date, the only plans that have taken shape are Florida Polytechnic and land acquisition for a new hospital.

Tenoroc was anticipated to have a larger student body due to the Florida housing boom that eventually went bust. Of all the newer schools constructed in Polk County, Tenoroc is the most isolated in terms or nearby population. Although technically in Lakeland and a stone’s throw from Auburndale, there is literally nothing around it. If the Polytechnic area matures and planned developments take shape, Tenoroc will mostly likely see a bump in population. However until that time, the Titan program will be at the whim of established neighborhoods miles away to the east and west. I always felt like the high school in that area was built too soon. The county should’ve started in Southwest Lakeland.

Is it really a surprise? Two words: Sprawl Demographics I think it would be interesting to see how these newer schools have affected programs they were meant to relieve. For example, looking at Polk County below are the new schools and the schools in which they drew their population from. George Jenkins (1993) -> Lakeland, Lake Gibson, Kathleen Lake Region (1995) -> Winter Haven, Bartow Ridge (2005) -> Haines City Tenoroc (2008) -> Lakeland, Auburndale, Lake Gibson

Ray Lewis. Aside from knowing through mutual friends in high school, I’ve seen him a couple of times throughout his UM years when he used to dance with Boyz of Poison (BoP) out of Lakeland and once after the Ravens’ super bowl win. I also see Fred Williamson on a somewhat regular basis here in Atlanta. He’s a cool ass guy and loves smoking cigars and hanging out at the Intercontinental in Buckhead.

I might have to fly down for this one. Another TD! Are you kidding me? Wow

What can I say? This will be the 6th time the Naughts and Raiders have met in the finals in two different classes and 8th overall dating back to 1996. Combined, both teams have appeared in the finals 24 times with 16 state titles and 2 national titles a piece. Forget the history between these two programs. Who takes it?

I hope you’re right. I work with a bunch of Orange County natives here in Atlanta and they swear this is their year. LOL

Thank you!

Is it really an upset if Venice wins? No team is invincible and history has proven that time and time again. Sooner or later, even the mightiest will fall.

Bloomingdale indeed. I remember at time when having B’dale on the schedule was a guaranteed win. They’ve come a long way and I hope that program continues to improve.

Tate fired, then reinstated. What in the world.... Decision reversed

Not to mention turnovers too....

Dreadnaught football never gets old!

Happy Birthday! Peace to you and your family. At some point in life, we all may have setbacks regarding our own health or the health of someone close to us which I can tell you firsthand IS NOT something I'd wish on my worst enemy. Stay prayed up and know that everything will be okay. You have family and friends in your corner and this board. Thank you for sharing your story because life happens and the young people that frequent this platform need to understand that the game of life is no joke. Hang in there bro!

You're wrong for that Broward (as I'm laughing my ass off).

The defense did what i expected but I was more worried about their offensive production and how they would respond against the CC defense. Again, proud of the Braves at the way they handled themselves and wish them the but of luck next season.

Congratulations to the Chiefs on the championship. The Braves had a stellar season and capped it off with a runner-up finish to a Carol City team that many thought would absolutely run you off the field. Final score 14-6. Polk County is proud of you.

Crosstown rival Lakeland did.

Lol, only the teams without an abundance of talent and half way decent coaching. No matter how strong STA is, they're still human an vulnerable when challenged. History shows this.

They have a better shot than Lakeland.