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The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

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...

Athlete, Nick Varjabedian, prepares to set the ball while at the Special Olympics states tournament in Orlando. The team was second in the state for flag football, the first time in Plant history.

Plant Special Olympics Lands the Silver in States

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

On Nov. 8 and 9, the Plant High School Special Olympics team achieved a remarkable milestone as they competed at the prestigious ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex—an opportunity they hadn’t experienced...

The girls' varsity quad father rows through the finish line. That was their last race of the day.

Plant Crew Spooks into Their Halloween Regatta

Madison Castillo and Julianna Margre October 30, 2024

On Oct. 26, rowers from across Tampa gathered for the season's first regatta. Traditionally hosted by Plant High School, the annual Halloween Regatta was packed with costumes and close competition as teams...

Katie Fisher (12) throws the ball into the net. Fisher committed for lacrosse to Rutgers University.

Checking in with Katie Fisher

Gavin Grider, Staffer October 17, 2024

Plant High School's lacrosse player, Katie Fisher, has committed to Rutgers University's women's lacrosse team for 2023 to continue her athletic career. Fisher is determined to pursue lacrosse at a higher...

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