Lake rivalry on tap Friday

Lake County football bragging rights are on the line Friday when Groveland South Lake (1-0) hosts Lake Minneola (1-0) in a matchup of familiar foes.

“We all grew up together, so whoever wins gets to talk the most trash,” said South Lake running back

Joiner appears ready roll after coming off of a huge game last week. The USF commit ran the ball 23 times for 294 yards and five touchdowns in a 50-32 win over Liberty. The senior speedster also intercepted a pass on defense and reached the end zone on a twopoint conversion.

His Eagles defeated Lake Minneola last fall for their third win in four years in the rivalry, but South Lake later forfeited all five of its victories in 2017 when it was discovered a player was ineligible due to age.

“We take a lot of pride in those games,” Lake Minneola defensive back

said. “I think our coach gets the most hyped when we play against our cross-town rivals. He’s a lot harder on us during those weeks and makes sure everything is just how he wants it.” First Academy (294). Lake Nona shot 300 and finished sixth. Individual match medalist of Winter Park fired a 7-under 65 — and needed a playoff to earn the honor after finishing in a tie with of Dr. Phillips. Both are sophomores. All total, a dozen players carded a round under par, including Bishop Moore’s and of The First Academy at 66 and Windermere’s at 68.

For perspective, of the 48 teams that competed in the three state championships last season at Mission Inn, only 1A winner Circle Christian of Orlando broke 300 in any round. Winter Park coach said good play inspired more good play on a course that was in good shape with greens rolling true. But talent made it a special scoring day.

“Central Florida is truly a hot bed for junior golf,” Robison said. “So many of these players are playing the various tours during the spring and summer. They are pushing each other to be better all year long.”