Roy Fuoco

5 days ago | theledger.com | Roy Fuoco

If the proponents of playing each round of the regional tournament the best two out of three wanted to add more drama to the postseason, then after the first two days of regional quarterfinals action, it’s missing accomplished. The quarterfinals series got underway for five Polk County teams, and only one team was able to close out its series. McKeel will get to rest up for next week’s regional semifinals action after sweeping Avon Park.

5 days ago | newschief.com | Roy Fuoco

If the proponents of playing each round of the regional tournament the best two out of three wanted to add more drama to the postseason, then after the first two days of regional quarterfinals action, it’s missing accomplished. The quarterfinals series got underway for five Polk County teams, and only one team was able to close out its series. McKeel will get to rest up for next week’s regional semifinals action after sweeping Avon Park.

5 days ago | theledger.com | Roy Fuoco

BARTOW — Bartow returned its top four singles players from last season’s regional championship squad, so the Yellow Jackets set high goals. With just one match remaining from a return trip to the state tournament, it’s so far, so good for Bartow. Despite competing in a tougher district, Bartow repeated as district champions last week and advanced to the regional finals on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over Strawberry Crest in the Class 4A, Region 2 semifinals.

5 days ago | newschief.com | Roy Fuoco

BARTOW — Bartow returned its top four singles players from last season’s regional championship squad, so the Yellow Jackets set high goals. With just one match remaining from a return trip to the state tournament, it’s so far, so good for Bartow. Despite competing in a tougher district, Bartow repeated as district champions last week and advanced to the regional finals on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over Strawberry Crest in the Class 4A, Region 2 semifinals.

5 days ago | theledger.com | Roy Fuoco

Roy FuocoBartow's Montserrat Vasconez hits a backhand during her No. 1 singles match against Strawberry Crest's Rajvi Patel. ROY FUOCO/THE LEDGERBartow's Montserrat Vasconez hits a forehand during her No. 2 singles match against Strawberry Crest's Srikruthi Neralla. ROY FUOCO/THE LEDGERBartow's Hailey Turturro hits a forehand during her No. 5 singles match against Strawberry Crest's Rease Marchese.