Roundup: Lakeland airs it out in win as weather plays havoc on schedule
Lakeland wins but some games were posponed as inclement weather rolled into Polk County at gametime.
Rain and lightning caused significant delays at Bartow Memorial Stadium on Friday night, delaying the game for over two hours and ultimately cutting the contest short by nearly half. Despite these disruptions, Lakeland emerged victorious with a 40-7 win over Bartow in a Class 5A, District 6 matchup. The 40-7 score represents a dominant performance from Lakeland, who now clinches the district title.
Junior quarterback Kelin Hendrix stood out, completing 10 of 13 passes for a season-high 229 yards and throwing four touchdowns in just the first half of action. Hendrix's completion of a 46-yard pass to Rashard Kelly set the stage for Lakeland's first touchdown. Hendrix surpassed the 1,000-yard passing mark with his impressive performance, totaling 1,059 yards.
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