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BUILDING CHAMPIONS IN 2013 C ] O N N E C T TheLakelandCenter.com The Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) State Wrestling, Girls’ and Boys’ State Basketball Championships bring thousands of participants, spectators, coaches, scouts, and media to Lakeland each February and March to compete for their respective titles as State Champions. Last year, these championships created more than $7.1 million in economic impact in our area making area merchants big winners also! This year we are excited to announce that the FHSAA Boys’ Championships will also include a Coaches Clinic and an Interactive Fan Experience to enhance the tournament. As we embark upon another great championship season in Lakeland, “Building Champions” is the new motto