Gallery: Here are some of the top student-athletes in action (2024)

Winter Haven's Colin Lopez reaches for a backhand in his No. 2 singles final against George Jenkins' Dylan Mitchell on Wednesday at the Class 4A, District 6 boys tennis tournament at George Jenkins High School.

Auburndale's Hailey Bradley hits a bunt single against Bartow on Saturday in the championship game of the 12th Annual Bartow Tournament of Champions.

Auburndale's Hailey Bradley gives head coach Gilbert Jones a high five in the clean and jerk in the Olympic Competition on Satuday at the 2024 FHSAA Class 2A Girls Weightlifting Finals at the RP Funding Center.

Bartow pitcher Red Oxley celebrates down the third-base line after hitting her first home run against East River on Thursday night in the Class 6A, Region 3 quarterfinals.

Lake Gibson's Gianni Maldonado waits patiently against Jesuit's Brandon Cody in the state finals. Maldonado won his first state championship as a junior in 2023.

Lake Gibson's Gabby Tedesco won all her matches at state once more. And on Saturday, she has a chance to become a two-time state champion.

Lake Region's Devan Booker dribbles up the court against Gainesville on Saturday in the Polk Hoops Shootout at Lakeland High School.

Lake Wales senior Mary Leigh Hardman swims the 100-yard freestyle on Friday in the Polk County Swimming and Diving Championships at Gandy Pool in Lakeland.

Lake Wales' McKenna Ramos hits a forehand in her No. 3 singles final on Wednesday at the Winter Haven City Courts.

Lake Wales' Haile Alvarez takes a shot against All Saints on Thursday afternoon in the Class 1A, District 6 girls lacrosse championship game at Legion Field.

Lakeland Christian's Hale Ottman (9) fires a shot at goal during the second half on Friday night as Lakeland's Sam Blackwell defends. They are among the top teams on their respective squads as Lakeland Christian, which won 5-0, and Lakeland are two of the top teams in the county in boys soccer this season.

Lakeland Christian freshman Emilie Morin hits a forehand during a No. 1 doubles match. Morin reached the finals at No. 1 singles and finished runner-up at the Class 1A, Distirct 5 girls tennis tournament at the Beerman Family Tennis Center.

Lakeland Christian (41) McKenna Gravitt throws the ball back from center field after making a catch against Fort Meade during the Class 2A, Region 3 softball: tournament at Fort Meade High School in Fort Meade Fl. Wednesday May 8, 2024. Ernst Peters/The Ledger

McKeel goalkeeper Nate Miller makes a save in the first half against Bishop Moore on Thursday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2024 FHSAA Class 4A Boys Soccer Finals at Lake Myrtle Sports Park.

McKeel's Dublin Fitzgerald (16) and Hope Kimsey (5) go up for block on Winter Haven's Jaidan Adams' shot attempt during the first set of their match on Wednesday night at McKeel.

McKeel's Kendal Orme returns a hit against Winter Haven during the third set of their match on Wednesday night.

McKeel's Skyelar Smith drives hard to the basket in the district semis versus Mulberry. Smith scored 16 and had seven rebounds in the win.

Auburndale's McKenna Battilla (20) and Madison Houlihan (26) follow the ball after Santa Fe Catholic's Emily Beltran clears the ball on Friday night at Bruce Canova Stadium.

Santa Fe High School's Julian Franzino (1) rushes out of the end zone against Mulberry High School during the first half at Mulberry High Friday night. The play resulted in a safety. September 23, 2022.

Victory Christian's Mike Andino goes up for a layup against Berkeley Prep on Saturday at the Mosaic Stinger Classic.

Winter Haven's Isaac Celiscar goes up for a dunk against Newsome in the third quarter on Friday night in the Class 7A, Region 3 region finals at the Jack Deedrick Gymnasium.

Winter Haven's Elle Floyd goes up for a kill against McKeel's Juleigh Urbina during the second set of their match on Wednesday night at McKeel.

Winter Haven senior Alyvia Logan competes in the clean and jerk at the district meet. She followed up wins in the Traditional and Olympic competitions with two wins at the 3A-3 region meet on Saturday.

Winter Haven's Riley Matthews won the 129-pound class on Saturday at the Class 3A, District 10 girls weightlifting meet at Winter Haven High School.

Winter Haven's Guisean Mirtil is tackled by Lakeland's Carlos Mitchell in the first half on Friday night at Denison Stadium.

Winter Haven junior Jamie Phillips Jr. goes up for a shot against Sarasota Rivervew on Thurday night in the Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinals at the Jack Deedrick Gymnasium.