Bartow Sweeps Lake Wales; Winter Haven Tops McKeel 3-1
Yellow Jackets hit 7-0 on Tuesday, then fell to Strawberry Crest on Wednesday and sit at 7-1. Winter Haven takes a four-set road win in Lakeland.
By Daily Ridge Staff
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Sept. 10, 2026
Polk County volleyball teams were busy Tuesday night, with Bartow sweeping Lake Wales and Winter Haven picking up a strong road win at McKeel Academy.
Bartow 3, Lake Wales 0
Bartow defeated Lake Wales 3-0 on Tuesday night at Bartow.
The Yellow Jackets improved to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in district play with the sweep, extending their season-opening streak to seven matches.
That streak ended the next night. Strawberry Crest beat Bartow 3-2 on Wednesday at Bartow, according to MaxPreps. Bartow is now 7-1 overall and still 3-0 in district play.
Lake Wales will get another shot at Bartow on Sept. 21 in Lake Wales.
Winter Haven 3, McKeel Academy 1
Winter Haven also added another win Tuesday, defeating McKeel Academy 3-1 on the road in Lakeland.
The Blue Devils improved to 4-2 on the season after taking the match in four sets.
McKeel also moved to 4-2 following the loss.
The road victory gives Winter Haven another early-season win as the Blue Devils continue working through their September schedule.
Around Polk County
Several other Polk County volleyball teams were also in action Tuesday.
Fort Meade swept Kathleen 3-0, while Mulberry defeated Tenoroc 3-0.
Winter Haven Christian needed five sets to get past Frostproof, winning 3-2.
Ridge Community defeated Poinciana 3-0, Auburndale swept Discovery 3-0, and Haines City earned a dominant three-set win over Roosevelt Academy.
Haines City won its sets 25-2, 25-9 and 25-17.
Daily Ridge will continue following high school volleyball and other fall sports throughout Polk County.
