It's been a thrilling week in Polk County sports, with state champions and record-breakers dominating the final Tremendous 10 poll of the season, presented by Central Florida Behavioral Health. From the track to the weightlifting platform, these athletes have left it all on the field—and we're here to celebrate their incredible achievements.
Leading the pack this week is Lakeland senior DJ Dobie, who made history by running a blistering 10.24 in the 100-meter dash at the Class 4A state meet. Not only did he blow away the competition, but his time also set a new Polk County record—the best performance ever by a county athlete in the event. It's no surprise he's our top pick after finishing second in last week's poll.
But the action doesn't stop there. Winter Haven senior Olivia Celiscar continues to dominate in the discus, winning her second consecutive state title with a throw of 41-09.25. Already the county record-holder, she's proving that consistency and power go hand in hand. Meanwhile, Victory Christian junior Andrew Morrison sprinted to victory in the 110 hurdles at the Class 1A state meet, clocking in at 14.01.
On the weightlifting front, Auburndale senior Trey Sullivan was the top Polk County lifter across all classifications at the state meet. He finished second in both Traditional (685 pounds) and Olympic (560 pounds) in the Unlimited weight class at the Class 2A event. Winter Haven senior Peyton Bowers also impressed, taking third in Olympic in the 119-pound weight class at the Class 3A meet, while Ridge Community senior Lavonski Tubbs lifted a total of 680 pounds to secure third in the 238-pound weight class in Olympic at Class 3A. Auburndale senior Jayden Mondesir rounded out the weightlifting honorees with a third-place finish in the 238-pound class.
As the spring season winds down, only a few teams are still competing: Lakeland Christian baseball, and softball squads from Bartow, Lake Wales, McKeel, and Lakeland Christian. Last week, Bartow softball pitcher Ryleigh Knowlton took the top spot with 53 percent of the vote, and now the stage is set for another exciting round of voting.
This week's poll is open until noon on Thursday, so don't miss your chance to support these incredible athletes. Whether you're hitting the track, the field, or just cheering from the stands, their dedication reminds us why we love sports. And hey, if their performances inspire you to step up your own game, we've got the gear to keep you moving.