Polk County is conducting a reader poll to determine the girls lacrosse player of the year. Fans can vote for their favorite players, including standout Kendall Reber and Caroline McKeel.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
The top candidates include Kendall Reber and Caroline McKeel from Lakeland Christian.
You can participate in the reader poll by following the voting instructions provided in the article.
Lakeland Christian won the semifinal game against Wesley Chapel with a score of 5-4.
Lakeland Christian played their semifinal game on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
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Led by Kendall Reber (7) and Caroline McKeel (3) Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse won a semifinal game over Wesley Chapel by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Lakeland Christian School. Seventh-grader Bella Woods is No. 13.
The 2026 lacrosse postseason is in full swing.
Many teams have competed hard in districts, but of course, itâs all about the players who have led their programs that far, though there are highly productive players that havenât had as much team success. Below are highly productive players who are girls lacrosse Player of the Year candidates, and below, readers can vote for who they believe is most deserving.
District champions and highlights: Lakeland Christian lacrosse wins first title; District highlights
Sophomore midfielder Kendall Reber leads a Lakeland Christian girls lacrosse team that won a district championship for the first time in school history, and of course, they are playing in regionals this week. Sheâs up to 28 goals, 32 points, 74 ground balls and 44 draw controls.
Then there is her teammate in junior midfielder Carly McKeel, who has 29 goals, 31 points, 10 ground balls and 25 draw controls. Both players have led Lakeland Christian to a 12-4 record to date.
Lake Wales junior midfielder Ayvalei Joyner led the Highlanders to a 9-6 record â the programâs first winning season in two years â thanks to her 31 goals, 47 points, 39 ground balls and 28 draw controls.
The Highlanders just lost to All Saints in the district semifinal game last week. And All Saints just went down to Lakeland Christian in the final. Still, the Saints are led by junior midfielder Summer Barfield, who is up to 29 goals, 35 points, 28 ground balls and 29 draw controls on the year.
Barfield's teammate, sophomore attack Annie Baird is having an extraordinary season as well thanks to her 27 goals, 52 points, 34 ground balls and seven draw controls.
While the team may not have the success that it wants, junior Ryann White and junior Kierra Brantley are having standout offensive seasons with 58 and 52 goals respectively for Winter Haven. White also has 64 points, 87 ground balls and 67 draw controls, while Brantley is up to 53 points, 74 ground balls and 42 draw controls.
Bartow girls boast senior Anne Clark, who has 29 goals, 51 points, 54 ground balls and 59 draw controls.
Vote below for the for who you believe is the girls lacrosse Player of the Year. This poll will close 8 p.m. on Friday.