POLK GRIDIRON TEAMS MOVIN' ON UP

I just had to rub it in a little more this morning, as Polk County high school football teams continue to do well in the Florida High School Activities Association playoffs.

America's number 1 football team (per the USA Today poll) the Lakeland Drednaughts, continue to roll over their opponents. Last night in Tampa the 'Naughts shut out Chamberlain 49-0. They will now host another Polk County team, Lakeland Lake Gibson, in the regional 5-A finals Friday night. Lake Gibson eliminated another Hillsborough County team, Tampa Wharton, 16-14.

A bit of a surprise in 4-A, as the Winter Haven Blue Devils defeated Tampa Jefferson 21-20. They will now travel to Seffner Friday night in a regional final matchup against Armwood.

In the 3-A regional finals, Lakeland Kathleen eliminated Wauchula Hardee 14-11 and now visit Sarasota Booker Friday.

And in 1-A action, Fort Meade made it into the state semifinal round with a 21-14 defeat of Glades Day (Belle Glade). The Miners have hosted all their playoff games, and will host Miami Bay Point Friday night to determine who goes to the title game. Fort Meade is the defending 1-A state champion.

Good luck to all! Must be something in the water here...