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		<title>This Week in Sports</title>
		<link>http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/06/15/this-week-in-sports-30/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basketball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let the games begin! The second weekend of the Sunshine State Games, Florida&#8217;s Olympic-style sports festival, comes to Polk County beginning Friday and will feature nine events this weekend. Here is the rundown of the events coming to the area this weekend:
Sunshine State Games
Dates: 6/18 – 6/20
Venue: Various Facilities County wide
- The Sunshine State Games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let the games begin! The second weekend of the Sunshine State Games, Florida&#8217;s Olympic-style sports festival, comes to Polk County beginning Friday and will feature nine events this weekend. Here is the rundown of the events coming to the area this weekend:<br />
<strong>Sunshine State Games<br />
Dates:</strong> 6/18 – 6/20<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Various Facilities County wide<br />
- The Sunshine State Games will bring 2000 competitors to compete in 9 different sporting events here in Polk County.<br />
- For more information on this event please visit <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> or check out <a href="http://www.flasports.com">www.flasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Five Star Girls Team Classic – Basketball</strong><br />
<strong>Dates:</strong> 6/18 – 6/20<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Polk State College – Winter Haven<br />
- This event will bring in over 500 participants and 300 spectators to Polk County.<br />
- For more information check out <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a>  <a href="http://www.five-stargirlsbasketball.com">www.five-stargirlsbasketball.com</a></p>
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		<title>Polk County Medalists</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the impressive list of Polk County medal winners at the 2009 Sunshine State Games that were held in just a couple weeks ago. More than 4,000 athletes from around the state competed and many Polk County athletes came out on top.
Archery
Central Florida Bowhunters, Fort Meade
ADULT MALE COMPOUND RELEASE
1. William Kelly, Lakeland, 1346*
900 Round [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is the impressive list of Polk County medal winners at the 2009 Sunshine State Games that were held in just a couple weeks ago. More than 4,000 athletes from around the state competed and many Polk County athletes came out on top.</p>
<p><strong>Archery<br />
Central Florida Bowhunters, Fort Meade</strong></p>
<p>ADULT MALE COMPOUND RELEASE<br />
1. William Kelly, Lakeland, 1346*<br />
900 Round &#8211; Total possible points = 900</p>
<p>CUB MALE FREESTYLE 8-11yrs<br />
1. Martin Watkins, Lakeland, 699; 2. Justin Watkins, Lakeland, 681</p>
<p>ADULT MALE BOWHUNTER FS<br />
3. Joel Watkins, Lakeland, 778</p>
<p>SR MALE BOWHUNTER FS<br />
2. Wilbur Duncan, Bartow, 855;</p>
<p>ADULT MALE FREESTYLE<br />
1. William Kelly, Lakeland, 891; 2. Brent Gandy, Kathleen, 889</p>
<p>SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE<br />
2.Thom Smiley, Winter Haven, 862</p>
<p>MAST SR MALE FREESTYLE<br />
1. Frank Gandy, Bartow, 882<br />
Field &#8211; Total Possible Points = 560</p>
<p>YA MALE BAREBOW<br />
1. Mathew Stevens, Auburndale, 259<span id="more-382"></span></p>
<p>ADULT MALE BAREBOW<br />
1. Robert Stevens, Auburndale, 246</p>
<p>ADULT MALE FREESTYLE<br />
1. David Dimascio, Sebastian, 545-60; 2. Brent Gandy, Kathleen, 545-59 (lost tie breaker by one point)</p>
<p>SENIOR MALE FREESTYLE<br />
3. Thom Smiley, Winter Haven, 525</p>
<p>MAST SR MALE FREESTYLE<br />
3. Don Clingenpeel, Haines City, 494<br />
3-D &#8211; Total possible points = 240</p>
<p>YA MALE BAREBOW<br />
1. Mathew Stevens, Auburndale, 86</p>
<p>ADULT MALE BAREBOW<br />
1. Robert Stevens, Auburndale, 55<br />
CUB MALE FREESTYLE 8-11yrs<br />
1. Martin Watkins, Lakeland, 134; 2. Justin Watkins, Lakeland, 118</p>
<p>ADULT MALE BOWHUNTER FS<br />
1. Shane Phillips, Lake Placid, 192; 2. Joel Watkins, Lakeland 171; 3. Malcolm Watters, Lake Placid, 161&#8242;</p>
<p>SR MALE BOWHUNTER FS<br />
1. Wilbur Duncan, Bartow, 179</p>
<p>MAST SR MALE FREESTYLE<br />
1. Don Clingenpeel, Haines City, 1 190; 3. Joe Raleigh, Lakeland, 177</p>
<p><strong>Badminton<br />
Southeastern University, Lakeland</strong></p>
<p>Mixed Doubles 50+<br />
1. Angela Large, Winter Haven &amp; Watkins Fessal, Clermont</p>
<p><strong>Canoe/Kayak<br />
Lake Shipp &#8211; William G. Roe Park, Winter Haven</strong></p>
<p>Sprint Races &#8211; Saturday, June 13<br />
Men&#8217;s Touring Kayak<br />
50+<br />
1. Brint Adams, Auburndale, 2:27.47</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Rec Kayak<br />
50+<br />
1. Brint Adams, Auburndale, 2:56.24<br />
Marathon Races &#8211; Sunday, June 14<br />
Short Course<br />
Men&#8217;s Rec Kayak<br />
Open<br />
1. Brice Adams, Winter Haven, 1:12.39</p>
<p>Long Course<br />
Men&#8217;s Touring Kayak<br />
1. Brint Adams, Auburndale, 1:40.17<br />
Fencing<br />
The Lakeland Center &#8211; Exhibition Hall</p>
<p>Open Veteran Mixed Epee<br />
3T. Schroff, Derrick, Lakeland</p>
<p><strong>Judo<br />
Lakeland Center &#8211; Jenkins Arena</strong></p>
<p>Shiai Competition &#8211; Saturday, June 13</p>
<p>Male Bantam 1 (Age 6 years and younger)<br />
+28kg<br />
1. William McDonald, Lakeland Judo Club</p>
<p>Male Bantam 2 (Age 7 years)<br />
25kg<br />
1. Kaleb Cook, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Male Bantam 3 (Age 8 years)<br />
23kg<br />
1. Trevor Coarsey, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>27kg<br />
3. Robert Grode, Summerlin</p>
<p>Heavy<br />
3. Kenneth Weeks, Lakeland Judo</p>
<p>Super Heavy<br />
2. Niles McNair, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Male Intermediate 1 (Age 9 and 10 years) 26kg 3. Trevor Coarsey, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>38kg<br />
2. Kai Cook, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Male Intermediate 2 (Age 11 and 12 years)</p>
<p>36kg</p>
<p>1. Brian Neeson, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>48kg<br />
1. Noah Hyde, Summerlin Judo; 3. Benjamin Canup, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>53kg<br />
1. Benjamin Putnam, Summerlin Judo; 2. Ryan McCall, Summerlin</p>
<p>Female Intermediate 1 (Age 9 and 10)<br />
34-38kg<br />
3. Madison Grode, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>44kg<br />
1. Michaela Martin, Lakeland Judo</p>
<p>Female Intermediate 2 (Age 11 and 12)<br />
50kg<br />
1. Kelly Germain, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Male Juvenile A (Age 13 and 14)<br />
58kg<br />
2. Brian Pennington, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Female Juvenile B (Age 15 and 16)<br />
50kg<br />
2. Ashley Rust, Lakeland Judo Academy</p>
<p>54-61.2kg<br />
1. Katie Germain, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Masters (Age 30+)<br />
100kg<br />
1. Brian Germain, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>100kg+<br />
3. Robert Grode, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Senior Division (Age 17 and older) 73kg 2. Oscar Gauntlett, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Women&#8217;s Senior Division (Age 17 and older) Lightweight 1. Katie Germain, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p>Most Outstanding Jr. Female Athlete:  Katie Germain, Summerlin Judo</p>
<p><strong>Racquetball<br />
Lakeland YMCA</strong></p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles A<br />
1. Adam Anderson, Lake Wales</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles C<br />
1. Alvaro Arrocha, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles Novice<br />
1. Clayton Bryant, Davenport</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles 30+<br />
1. Adam Anderson, Lake Wales</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles 30+B<br />
2. Alvaro Arrocha, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Men&#8217;s Singles 40+B<br />
2. Clayton Bryant, Davenport</p>
<p>Women&#8217;s Singles 40B/50B<br />
2. Sara Rosinsky, Lakeland</p>
<p>Women&#8217;s Doubles B<br />
2. Sara Rosinsky, Lakeland &amp; Laurie Welsh, Wellington<br />
<strong>Softball &#8211; Fast Pitch<br />
Auburndale Softball Complex and DiamondPlex, Winter Haven</strong></p>
<p>12 and Under<br />
Auburndale Softball Complex<br />
BRONZE: Ambush Softball, Polk County<br />
<strong>Synchronized Swimming<br />
Gandy Pool</strong></p>
<p>Friday, June 12<br />
Novice<br />
Team<br />
11-12<br />
3. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Rachel Nutting, Hannah Keefer, Bridget Spindler, Ishali Rajguru<br />
Intermediate<br />
Figures<br />
13-15a<br />
3. Bethany Ferguson, Lakeland YMCA Flamingos</p>
<p>Duet<br />
13-15<br />
1. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Bethany Ferguson, Michaela Wright</p>
<p>Solo</p>
<p>Age Groups<br />
Figures<br />
16-17<br />
2a Ciana Miller, Lakeland YMCA Flamingos</p>
<p>Trio<br />
16-17<br />
2. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Abby Noonan, Brianna Whitman, Kayleigh Whitman, Alt Aliana Stitzel<br />
Duet<br />
16-17<br />
2. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Brianna Whitman, Kayleigh Whitman, Alt Aliana Stitzel</p>
<p>Team<br />
16-17<br />
1. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Ciana Miller, Abby Noonan, Aliana Stitzel, Brianna Whitman, Kayleigh Whitman</p>
<p>Open<br />
Trio<br />
1. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Micayla Mills, Ishali Rajguru, Lorraine Valerino</p>
<p>Duet<br />
3. Lakeland YMCA Flamingos &#8211; Micayla Mills, Lorraine Valerino<br />
<strong>Table Tennis<br />
Simpson Park Community Center</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><br />
Under 1325 Singles<br />
1. Julio Lau, Lakeland</p>
<p>Under 1450 Singles<br />
1. Donovan Graham, Auburndale</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Tennis<br />
Beerman Family Tennis Complex</strong></p>
<p>Boys 18 Singles<br />
2. Tyler Heath, Babson Park</p>
<p>Boys 14 Singles<br />
1. Nelson Hughes, Lakeland</p>
<p>Boys 12 Singles<br />
2. Holleman Hughes, Lakeland</p>
<p>Girls 16 Singles<br />
3. Mason Bellar, Lakeland</p>
<p>Girls 14 Singles<br />
3. Caitlin Ryan, Lakeland</p>
<p>Girls 12 Singles<br />
2. Taylor Oliver, Lakeland; 3. Thinzar Zaw, Lakeland</p>
<p>Girls 10 Singles<br />
3. Megan Kelson, Lakeland<br />
<strong>Taekwondo<br />
The Lakeland Center &#8211; Sikes Hall</strong></p>
<p>Forms Divisions &#8211; Male Competitors<br />
Yellow, 6-7, Heavy<br />
1. Wade Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Yellow, 16-17<br />
1. Josh Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Yellow, 40-49<br />
1. Daniel Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Green, 5 &amp; Under<br />
2. Finn Tucker, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Green, 8-9<br />
2. Devon Jackson, Winter Haven; 3. Remy Tellier, Oviedo</p>
<p>Blue, 14-15<br />
1. Travis Spears, Fort Meade</p>
<p>Red, 10-11, Light<br />
1. Brandon Young, Lakeland</p>
<p>Red, 10-11, Heavy<br />
1. Tyler Marshall, Frostproof</p>
<p>Black, 8-9, Light 1st Dan<br />
3. Brenden Nesbit, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Black, 12-13, Light 2nd Dan<br />
1. Austin Cotellis, Lakeland</p>
<p>Black, 12-13, Heavy 2nd Dan<br />
1. Matthew Coon, Frostproof</p>
<p>Black, 18-29, 3rd Dan<br />
1. Brian Coon, Frostproof</p>
<p>Black, 50 &amp; Up, 3rd Dan<br />
1. Molden Dozier, Lakeland</p>
<p>Forms Divisions &#8211; Female Competitors<br />
White, 8-9<br />
1. Charity Anthony, Lakeland</p>
<p>Blue, 10-11<br />
1. Tais Lopez, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Black, 12-13, 2nd Dan<br />
1. Margaret Rich, Lakeland</p>
<p>Black, 18-29, 2nd Dan<br />
1. Kayla Hall, Lakeland<br />
Breaking Divisions &#8211; Male Competitors<br />
Green, 5 &amp; Under<br />
2. Finn Tucker, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Black, 8-9<br />
3. Brendan Nesbit, Winter Haven<br />
Sparring Divisions &#8211; Male<br />
Yellow, 6-7, Heavy<br />
2. Wade Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Yellow, 16-17<br />
2. Josh Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Yellow, 40-49<br />
1. Daniel Shafer, Lakeland</p>
<p>Green, 5 &amp; Under<br />
2. Finn Tucker, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Green, 8-9, Light<br />
3. Devon Jackson, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Blue, 10-11, Light<br />
3. Austin Scalise, Lake Wales</p>
<p>Red, 10-11, Middle<br />
1. Tyler Marshall, Frostproof</p>
<p>Red, 10-11, Heavy<br />
1. Brandon Young, Lakeland</p>
<p>Black, 12-13, Light<br />
1. Mathew Coon, Frostproof</p>
<p>Black, 18-29, Middle<br />
2. Brian Coon, Frostproof<br />
Sparring Divisions &#8211; Female<br />
Green, 10-11, Heavy<br />
1. Tais Lopez, Winter Haven</p>
<p>Green, 14-15<br />
2. Bethany DuBose, Lake Wales</p>
<p>Black, 12-13,<br />
3. Margaret Rich, Lakeland</p>
<p>Black, 18-29, Light<br />
3. Kayla Hall, Lakeland<br />
<strong>Ultimate Frisbee<br />
Lake Parker Soccer Complex</strong></p>
<p>Most Spirited Athlete: Tony Christian, L-Town MothaHuckers Spirit of the Games:  Silver: L-Town, MothaHuckers</p>
<p><strong>Wrestling<br />
Lakeland Center &#8211; Jenkins Arena</strong></p>
<p>Folkstyle Competition &#8211; Saturday, June 13 PeeWee &#8211; 60-65 1. Brendon Abdon, Lakeland Wrestling</p>
<p>Junior &#8211; 160<br />
2. Zachary Vibbert, West Lakeland Wrestling</p>
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		<title>This Week In Sports</title>
		<link>http://catchcentralflorida.com/2009/06/09/this-week-in-sports/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baseball]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[This Week In Sports]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[WABA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Haven]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you usually go out to eat and find teams filling up restaurants or see sports event participants walking down major streets near hotels? If so, this new weekly feature on CCF should help you identify why. Since we do host more than 200 sporting events a year here, we understand how it could get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you usually go out to eat and find teams filling up restaurants or see sports event participants walking down major streets near hotels? If so, this new weekly feature on CCF should help you identify why. Since we do host more than 200 sporting events a year here, we understand how it could get confusing. Check here every week to find out what events are going on around Polk County the following weekend. Without further adeiu, here is your first volume of This Week in Sports (TWIS):</p>
<p><strong>Sunshine State Games</strong><br />
<strong>Dates:</strong> 6/12 – 6/14<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Polk County Facilities, local High Schools and Rec centers<br />
The Sunshine State Games will host 20 different sporting events and will bring 3,000 athletes into Polk County for the days of games.<br />
- For more information on the Sunshine State Games check out <a href="http://www.floridasports.com">www.floridasports.com</a> and <a href="http://www.crntralfloridasports.com">www.crntralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Florida State Tournament USSSA-Basketball</strong><br />
<strong>Dates:</strong> 6/12 – 6/14<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Lakeland Area Gyms (Recreational and High School)<br />
The USSSA Florida State Tournament will bring into Polk County an expected 140 teams from across the state with an estimated fan base of about 20-25 fans per team.<br />
- For updates, news, and tournament information on USSSA events check out <a href="http://www.usssa.com">www.usssa.com</a> and <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) John Marotti Baseball Invitational</strong> <br />
<strong>Date:</strong> 6/12 – 6/14<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Chain of Lakes Complex<br />
The John Marotti Invitational will bring 30 teams along with fans and family for the three day baseball tournament.<br />
- For more information on WABA events check out <a href="http://www.wababaseball.com">www.wababaseball.com</a> and <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>ISA Best of the Best</strong><br />
<strong>Dates:</strong> 6/13 – 6/14<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow 555 softball complex<br />
The Best of the Best ISA event will bring 40 youth Fast-Pitch softball teams to Polk County hosting approximately 500 athletes and upwards of 600 spectators.<br />
- For more information on ISA events check out <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com">www.isasoftball.com</a> and <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
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		<title>Sunshine State Games are Here</title>
		<link>http://catchcentralflorida.com/2008/06/11/sunshine-state-games-are-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The countdown is now over and the 2008 Florida Sunshine State Games is now underway in Polk County. Florida&#8217;s only Olympic-style Sports Festival began last weekend with Flag Football and  the games continue this weekend all over Polk County.  More than 5,000 of Florida&#8217;s finest amateur athletes, between the ages of 4 and 88, will compete in over 20 sports [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The countdown is now over and the 2008 <a href="http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml" target="_blank">Florida Sunshine State Games </a>is now underway in Polk County. Florida&#8217;s only Olympic-style Sports Festival began last weekend with Flag Football and  the games continue this weekend all over Polk County.  More than 5,000 of Florida&#8217;s finest amateur athletes, between the ages of 4 and 88, will compete in over 20 sports during the three days of competition.Venues will be used in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Fort Meade and Mulberry.  The Lakeland Center will serve as a hub of athletic activity this weekend with several sports taking place there. Go <a href="http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml" target="_blank">here</a> for more information or results of Sunshine State Games competition.</p>
<p>When the games come to an end this year, don&#8217;t worry&#8230;you won&#8217;t have to wait four years until the next Sunshine State Games. You will just have to wait a year because the Games will be back in Polk County in 2009.</p>
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