Lakeland dominates Bartow in shortened game as weather causes delays

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Lakeland dominates Bartow in shortened game as weather causes delays
Summary

Lakeland secured a 40-7 victory over Bartow on Friday night in a game affected by adverse weather conditions. The match was delayed for over two hours due to rain and lightning and was called with just 10 seconds left in the first half. Lakeland quarterback Kelin Hendrix had an impressive performance, completing 10 of 13 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns in the truncated game. Lakeland's win clinches the district title for the Dreadnaughts, who are now 7-1 overall. Other games were also impacted by weather, leading to some postponements, including the Haines City vs. Poinciana contest, now set for Monday.

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  • •Lakeland leads at halftime, 40-7, when the game was called.
  • •Kelin Hendrix surpassed 1,000 passing yards for the season.
  • •Haines City vs. Poinciana postponed to Monday due to weather.
  • •George Jenkins beat Winter Haven 28-21 in a tight finish.
  • •All Saints won 7-3 against Windermere Prep before weather halted the game.
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  • 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Roundup: Lakeland airs it out in win as weather plays havoc on schedule
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Lakeland wins but some games were posponed as inclement weather rolled into Polk County at gametime.

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