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PHS News

Fans watch as the University of Florida kicks off against the University of South Florida on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Gainesville. USF won the game 18–16, concluding the non-conference matchup between the two teams

Predators in the Swamp: UF vs USF

Emma Brown, Print Editor September 10, 2025

The University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF) met on Saturday, Aug. 6, in Gainesville for a non-conference football matchup. The game took place on UF's home field and concluded...

Fans were cheering loudly as the Bucs rushed the field to play their last Preseason game. The game was close, but the Bills came out with the win.

Passing & Preparing: Bucs Preseason Football

August Voss, Staffer September 4, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their 2025 preseason on Saturday, August 23, with a 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium. Although the Bucs fell short on the scoreboard, they ended...

Students put their paddles together after a game of pickleball. Pickleball was originally created by a group of three, just like Panther Pickleball.

Meet Panther Pickleball, Plant’s Newest Club Sport

Felix Waite, Staffer September 4, 2025

Pickleball has been popping up all around South Tampa: among a growing number of tournaments, courts and teams, it seems that everybody has joined the pickleball bandwagon. It’s no wonder, then, that...

Florida began the scoring with a fumble returned for a touchdown on the third play. On Aug. 30, Florida beat the Long Island Sharks with a final score of 55-0.

Chomping Away the Competition

Gavin Grider, Features Editor September 2, 2025

The University of Florida (UF) opened their season with a win, on Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Long Island University Sharks with a score of 55-0 at Ben Griffin Hill Stadium, giving the Gators a chance...

Dillon Rose Bailey (12) is passing the ball to Darryon Williams (12), hoping to score. This touchdown created a play that would later lead to a 28-20 victory.

Kicking Off the First Home Game: Plant vs Wiregrass Ranch

Emma Brown, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

Friday night lights returned, and our Panthers played their second home game of the season on Friday, Aug. 22. Plant played against Wiregrass Ranch in a nail-biting match, due to the score going back and...

Senior Jordan Olivia practices his catching during halftime before the other team steps on the field. Olivia continued to play catcher for the rest of the game.

District Victory: Plant vs Steinbrenner Baseball

Emma Brown, Staffer April 24, 2025

To start the postseason strong, the Plant Panthers baseball team clinched a victory over the Steinbrenner Warriors in the district playoff game, leaving fans on the edge until the final out.  Sophie...

On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced the Boston Bruins at Amalie Arena for their last home game before a three-game road series. The Lightning won 4-1.

Tampa Bay Lightning Faceoff Against the Boston Bruins

Stella Griggs, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Tampa Bay Lightning played the Boston Bruins in the Lightning’s last home game before a three-game road trip. During this away series, the team faced the New Jersey Devils, the...

On Sunday, Jan. 5, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced the New Orleans Saints in a must-win game to secure a spot in the 2024 NFL playoffs. The Bucs won, earning a wild-card berth.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tackles the New Orleans Saints

Stella Griggs, Sports Editor January 8, 2025

On Sunday, Jan. 5, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the New Orleans Saints in the final game of the regular season. The National Football League (NFL) consists of two conferences: the American Football...

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