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Polk County graduate Gunnar Alm earns first‑team All‑State honors from HighSchoolOT.com, joining a select group of regional athletes recognized for their exceptional performances.
Former Florida Gators stars Gerold Dickens and Willie Wilder were honored in 2024 as the program marked the 40th anniversary of its first SEC championship. Their lives, marked by athletic excellence and post‑career service, are being celebrated in a series of tributes ahead of a public memorial.
The Asheville Citizen Times has released its top 15 Western North Carolina high school linebackers for the 2026 season, and fans can vote for the Ingles WNC preseason linebacker of the year until noon on July 16.
The 2026 Polk County high school football season is set to begin, building on a 2025 that saw Lakeland capture a state championship and All Saints win their fourth title. Fans can vote for their most anticipated team before the poll closes on July 18, 2026.
The Citizen-Times and Times-News have released the 2026 All-Western North Carolina baseball teams, spotlighting top players, pitchers and coaches from 15 schools across the region.
NASCAR mourns the loss of two‑time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, whose recent victory at Dover was remembered by colleagues and fans alike.