In any team sport, championships are the ultimate goal. A measure of greatness and endurance for the members of the championship team, the ring, trophy and history is why every team plays the game.

Before Hillsborough County really became a power in the state of Florida, Polk County dominated the Central Florida football front. Let the numbers below reflect the overall historical top dogs in the BCP Coverage Area.

Top 5’s in BCP coverage area (Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas & Polk)

State Titles
Lakeland – 6
Plant – 4
Frostproof – 3
Bartow – 3
Armwood – 2*

*Had a State title forfeited

Regional Titles
Fort Meade – 15
Frostproof – 13
Lakeland – 13*
Bartow – 8
Plant – 8

*Had a Regional title forfeited

District Titles
Fort Meade – 22
Lakeland -22*
Frostproof – 21
Tarpon Springs – 17
Jesuit – 16
Plant – 16

*Had a District title forfeited

Playoff Appearances
Frostproof – 27
Lakeland – 25*
Fort Meade – 24
Tarpon Springs – 23
Auburndale – 22

*Had a Playoff appearance forfeited