Derwin James named to Sporting News Freshman All-America Team

 

Florida State safety Derwin James (Haines City alum) has been named to the Sporting News Freshman All-America team. This is the latest recognition for James who was also named a USA Today Freshman All-American.

James appeared in all 12 games this season and started the last seven. He finished second on the team in total tackles (77), tackles for a loss (7.5), sacks (3.5), forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2). James led the team in total solo tackles with 43.

For a complete list of the team click here.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)

Derwin James earns USA Today Freshman All-American honors

 

Florida State safety Derwin James (Haines City alum) became the latest Seminoles true freshman to be named to USA Today’s Freshman All-American team when he received the honor on Thursday.

Despite only starting the last 7 games of the season, James finished second on the team in total tackles (77), tackles for a loss (7.5), sacks (3.5), forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2). James led the team in total solo tackles with 43.

James was the only Seminole named to the Freshman All-American team. For a complete list of the team click here.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)

Buccaneers Sign Adarius Glanton from Panthers

 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Monday the addition of former FAU Owls linebacker Adarius Glanton (Lake Gibson alum) off the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad.

Glanton was on the Panthers’ practice squad all season, but the Bucs made room for him on their own 53-man roster by waiving safety Kimario McFadden.

Glanton was an undrafted rookie in 2014 that saw action in 10 games for the Panthers as a rookie. He started two games at strongside linebacker and recorded 12 tackles and a forced fumble. He also contributed to the Panthers on special teams kick-coverage.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)

Scoreboard - Week 14, 2015 Season

 

Week 14 of the 2015 Season is in the books and here are the final scores from games involving Polk County teams.

Viera 24, Lakeland 14
University Christian 31, Victory Christian 0

Derwin James earns ACC Player of the Week honors

 

Florida State freshman safety Derwin James (Haines City alum) was named the Week 11 ACC Defensive Back of the Week following his performance in the Seminoles’ 34-17 victory over NC State last Saturday.

James tallied a game-high 10 tackles, one sack, one QB hurry and recovered a fumble.

This is the first ACC honor of James’ career and this latest recognition continues to push the name of the freshman on the national map. Earlier in the season James was named the top college football freshman by Pro Football Focus.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)

Chris Rainey 2015 CFL Season Highlight Reel

 

BC Lions running back Chris Rainey (Lakeland alum) 2015 CFL season is over after his team lost 35-9 against the Calgary Stampeders on Nov 15. Rainey did have a solid 2015 campaign, especially on special teams where he finished with 761 kickoff return yards with 1 touchdown and 593 punt return yards with 1 touchdown.

Rainey earned CFL top performer of the month at the end of September for his 729 combined-return yards performance over three games in which he returned two kicks for touchdowns. His 103 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and 103 yard punt return for a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders on Sept 18 was the CFL’s first-ever pair of 100-plus yard TD returns by the same player in a single game.

Here is a highlight video Rainey shared with Polk County Football for fans to check out what he accomplished during the 2015 season.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)

Adrian College defensive back Jarius Garner earns All-Conference honors

 

Adrian College junior defensive back Jarius Garner (Mulberry alum) was selected to the 2015 All-Michigan Intercollege Athletic Association football all-conference second team defense on Monday.

In eight games, Garner finished with 28 total tackles (19 solo) while leading Adrian College and tying for first in the conference with five interceptions. He also finished with 4 pass break ups and 1 blocked kick.

Posted by Hasani Harper (@H2_PolkCoFB)