***Breaking News*** The All Polk Hoops 2nd Team has been released: James Ratteree, 2028, 5'10, G, Bartow - Formed one of the top guard tandems in the county this year. Came out of nowhere to cement himself at the top of pile this year. Was the key to the Bartow engine that was successful even with all personnel issues.   Turral Berry, 2027, 6'2, G, Discovery - Offensive player of the year in the county. He scores in bunches and in a variety of ways. Had multiple games of over 25 points for the Spartans. And he still has one more season to go. Derwyn Link, 2028, 6'7, F, Bartow - probably has the highest ceiling of any player regardless of class in the county. Got better as the season progressed and his fire and energy was infectious. Armani Morris, 2029, 6'3, G, Lakeland - Transferred in from Bell Creek this year and established himself as one of the top athletes in the county regardless of classification. His potential is through the roof DJ Howard, 2026, 6'1", G, Lakeland Christian - one of the top two sport stars in the county this year. Equally effective on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. He will continue his career playing football at the University of South Dakota #polkhoops #1SourceForPolkCountyHighSchoolBasketball

What a great day for four @LCSFootball student athletes who officially signed letters of intent to continue their studies and football careers. ✏️ @Juniorr_s9 @CSCwildcatsFB ✏️ @Lomont_Owens55 @WPU_Football ✏️ @peeples_ja68152 @TNTechFootball ✏️ @DJhoward_6 @SDCoyotesFB

1000% locked in. #NSD26✍🏾 @WPU_Football 🟡🔵 @DLCoachBurns @coachd_dub @LCSFootball @LCSRecruit @Antwain_4 @H2_Recruiting @DevonteHoward13 @CountyPolk

Just watched my guy @DJhoward_6 sign with @SDCoyotesFB ‼️ Forever grateful for the 2 years we had. Go be GREAT and make sure you ROCKOUT🎸

In 2A-5 District Quarterfinal action... Lakeland Christian (15-8)) picked up the emphatic 78-52 win over New Dimensions to advance to the District Semifinals where they will face Foundation Academy on Thursday Lakeland Christian - 78 2026 DJ Howard 31 pts 2027 Joey Donohue 19 pts #polkhoops #1SourceforPolkCountyHighSchoolBasketball

#Blessed🙏🏾💛 ~#AGTG🙏🏾 ~ ~ @DLCoachBurns @coachd_dub @LCSFootball @LCSRecruit @Antwain_4 @DevonteHoward13 @OBallcoach @JAONTHESPOT @WPU_Football @H2_Recruiting @polk_way @joneal39 @polk_way @chaselawson_2 @cadelawson2

#AGTG🙏🏾🙏🏾 After a great phone call with @NathanNevad I am Blessed to receive another off from Wisconsin Lutheran!!! #ArmorUp @coachd_dub @LCSRecruit @LCSFootball @Antwain_4 @polk_way @CountyPolk @H2_Recruiting @DevonteHoward13 @OBallcoach

AGTG!! After a great conversation with @DLCoachBurns , I’m Blessed to receive my 2nd offer from William Penn University.🙏🏾 @polk_way @coachd_dub @Antwain_4 @DevonteHoward13 @LCSFootball @LCSRecruit @WPUAthletics

QB Mekhi Guillaume-Frostproof TE Jackson Peeples-LCS WR Kamar Gilmartin-Ft Meade WR Cayden Clark-Ft Meade WR Zyrell Thomas-Santa Fe RB Jaidon Furman-Tenoroc RB Albert Plain-Frostproof RB Preston Coney-VCA OL D'Shaun Dunn-Tenoroc OL Hayden Starnes-Frostproof OL Lomont Owens-LCS

🏈All PCGridiron Team🏈 *2026 Class* #SmallSchools Offense Co-MVP DJ Howard-Lakeland Christian🥇 Offense Co-MVP Tucker Fox-Victory Christian🥇

#ATGTG Blessed to say that I’ve received my first offer from Daytona Beach Christian university!! @CoachDiazFL @coachd_dub @H2_Recruiting @polk_way @Antwain_4 @DevonteHoward13 @OBallcoach @LCSRecruit @LCSFootball @chaselawson_2 @cadelawson2

Excited to say that I will be competing in the #Polkcountyseniorbowl26 Representing the blue and white colors💙🤍!!! JANUARY 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM 📍BRYANT STADIUM @coachd_dub @Antwain_4 @OBallcoach @LCSFootball @LCSRecruit @slpcoachlu @polk_way @H2_Recruiting @CountyPolk @PrepRedzone @Coach_RoSmith @chaselawson_2 @DevonteHoward13

Any college/university looking for a OL/DL DAWG 👀 He is still available‼️

UPDATED SENIOR FILM!!! (Offensive and defensive film) #govikings💙 @Antwain_4 @coachd_dub @RealNews102 @cadelawson2 @chaselawson_2 @PrepRedzoneFL @polk_way @LCSFootball @joneal39 @H2_Recruiting @LawrenceBl83397 @LL7NV @Andy_Villamarzo @coachkstrong

In Lakeland tonight... Lakeland Christian (4-2) picks up the 66-52 win over Tohopekaliga LCS - 66 2027 Joey Donohue 35 pts 5 reb 2 stl 2026 Dj Howard 17 pts 10 reb 3 stl 2026 Eli Collins 7 pts 5 reb #polkhoops #1SourceforPolkCountyHighSchoolBasketball

Extremely proud of this kid‼️ Hard worker and humble. Can’t wait to see what you do at the next level🤞🏾 @DJhoward_6

Lakeland Christian star WR DJ Howard signs with FCS power South Dakota #NSD25 ✍️

☀️🌴🌊Florida Water!!! 🌊🌴☀️

Just got my first signee as a high school coach‼️Let’s RockOut @DJhoward_6

SIGNED! 🖊️ Welcome to USD, DJ! #GoYotes