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Junior Emma Sullivan runs toward the end zone after catching a pass from quarterback Reese Pittman. Sullivan accumulated six touchdowns throughout the season.

Girls Flag Football: Final Four

Emma Brown, Sports Editor April 23, 2026

The Plant girls' flag football team defeated Steinbrenner 19–6 in a playoff game on Tuesday, April 21. With this victory, their record improved to 11–3. As a result, they advanced to the next round of...

Anna Moseley (12) and Ansley Allen (12) are posing with teammates following a swim meet. Moseley and Allen swam together for 4 years on the Plant Swim Team.

Deep Dive: Plant Swim Commitment

Ella Reeves, Culture Editor April 21, 2026

According to the Center for Disease Control, CDC, swimming can be one of the most beneficial sports for an individual both mentally and physically. That being said however, the sport’s myriads of...

Will Meade (12) swings and lands his ball in the outfield, securing a run to first base. Meade concluded his time with the team at home after four years with the Panthers.

Wrapping Up: Baseball’s Last Home Game

Emma Brown, Sports Editor April 16, 2026

The Plant High School Panthers baseball team earned a six–five win over the Steinbrenner High School baseball team on Tuesday, April 14, in a district semifinal game at home. The victory moves...

Sophomore Armani Gallegos rushes by Jesuit offense on a attempt to score a goal. The Panthers ultimately lost with a final score of 15-7.

Battle of the Himes: Lacrosse edition

Vivienne Harris, Staffer April 1, 2026

The heated rivalry between the Plant Panthers and Jesuit Tigers, Tampa High Schools on Himes Street, returned on Mar. 27, this time in lacrosse. According to the Florida High School Athletic Association,...

Lightning celebrates after winning another game. On Tuesday, March 24, the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild five-three.

Picking Up the Puck

Gavin Grider, Features Editor March 27, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning have once again proven they are one of the National Hockey League’s top teams during the 2025–26 season. With a strong record and several standout performances from key players,...

The Plant Mens Soccer team celebrates after a win at a recent game. The boys' season finished with a 15–3–2 record.

Soccer Season 25-26 Review

Emma Brown, Staffer February 18, 2026

Winter sports are concluding at Plant High School, and both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams have completed their seasons. The Plant boys' soccer team finished with a 15–3–2 record, while the...

Raymond James stadium during Super Bowl 55 where the Buccaneers played the Chiefs was the first ever home-field Super Bowl. The Bucs won 31-9.

History of the Super Bowl

William Massari, Staffer February 6, 2026

Every year, two teams compete for the title of the football world champion. One of these teams will be crowned, and the other will be remembered as the second-place team that couldn't get it done....

Junior Truman Mayer gets ready to bat at the top of the seventh inning in a tied game. Mayer swung and hit, allowing the Panthers to close out the game in a 3-2 win.

Preseason Kickoff: Plant baseball

Emma Brown, Sports Editor February 5, 2026

As Winter sports come to a close and the Spring season begins, the Plant baseball team kicks off the momentum in pre-season matchups, that began on Feb 2. Following the first game, they hosted...

Two teammates celebrate after senior, Beauregard, scores a goal. The play contributed to the team’s 8-2 win on senior night.

Strong Finish on Plant’s Hockey Senior Night

Megan Canady, Staffer January 28, 2026

Senior nights for sports are often bittersweet, but for Plant's hockey team, it was also a chance to celebrate success. In their final game of the season, Plant beat Durant High School 8-2. With five seniors...

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