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Alexander Knight (12) slides to kick the ball during the pre-season match against Tampa Prep. Plant tied Tampa Prep with a final score of 2-2.

Plant’s Soccer Teams Kick Off the Season With Wins Against Gaither

Emma Brown, Sports Editor November 7, 2025

As fall sports come to an end, the start of winter sports marks a new season for student-athletes. On Nov. 4, Plant High School hosted its first home soccer game of the season against Gaither High School....

 Diogo Florentino-Mattos swims the 200-Medley at the Bobby Hicks pool. Florentino-Mattos swam this event consistently throughout the season with a split of 24.50 seconds.

Fall Sports in Review

William Massari, Staffer November 3, 2025

At Plant High School, Football, Golf, Swim and Dive, Cross Country and Volleyball occur in the fall season, most with state titles, creating a legacy for Plant’s athletic program.   Plant's...

Quarterback Dillon Rose-Bailey (12) discusses the game plan with his coaches. Rose-Bailey threw three touchdowns in the Plant vs. Sickles game.

Plant Defeats Sickles For a Final Home Win

William Massari, Staffer October 30, 2025

On Oct. 24, Plant football won against Sickles 64-0. This was their second-largest margin of victory this season. The largest was vs Robinson with a score of 78-7.    Some key players in the...

Plant Swim lines up along the blocks before starting an event. Backstroke was one of the most competitive events at this meet.

Stroke of Success: Plant Swim Season in Review

Ella Reeves, Online Editor October 28, 2025

The Plant Swim and Dive Team had a stroke of success this season, ending with an 11-1 record, and now diving headfirst into districts and onwards. However, this season did not come without its own trials...

Running back Nick Girsch (12) sprints down the field at the sound of the ball snapping to quarterback Tripp Brown (12). Girsch scored a touchdown, securing the Panthers with 28 points to finish the game.

Plant vs Wharton: The Homecoming Game

Emma Brown, Print Editor October 15, 2025

On Oct. 10, 2025, the Plant Panthers hosted the Wharton Wildcats for the Panthers’ annual homecoming football game at Dad’s Stadium. Plant won the game 28–12, moving its overall record to 3–4 for...

Florida State played against the University of Miami on October 11 at the Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles came back in the fourth quarter but lost with the score being 28-22.

FSU vs Miami

Kaia O’Malley, Staffer October 8, 2025

On Oct. 4, Florida State (22) held the game against the University of Miami (3) at Doak Campbell Stadium. This was a big game for both schools, and students at Plant High School were excited. When asked...

Jordan Olivia (11) prepares to catch the ball while practicing with the pitcher. Olivia committed to the University of Florida for his position as a catcher.

Gator Bound Jordan Olivia Joins UF Baseball

Ella Reeves, Online Editor October 7, 2025

Being accepted into the University of Florida is a difficult feat; however, being offered a position on their baseball team accompanied by a scholarship for their efforts is a whole other feat within itself....

The football team gathers to pray together for their injured teammate during a game. This game was the first home game of the 2025-2026 season, which took place on Aug. 22.

The Benefit of Playing Team Sports at Plant

Emma Brown, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

At Plant High School, athletics play a significant role on campus, as students choose to participate in one or more of the numerous sports available throughout the year. Not only do sports provide students...

On day two of the 2025 Ryder Cup tournament, the United States will win two of the eight matches played, leaving the door wide open for Europe to win. The win at Bethpage Black was Europe’s second consecutive win.

The Ryder Cup Review

William Massari, Staffer October 6, 2025

With the conclusion of the 45th Ryder Cup, Europe will retain the cup after a fantastic finish.    At the end of Day One, Europe finished with a five-and-a-half-to-two-and-a-half-point lead. Europe's...

Raymond James Stadium displayed vibrance during the Bucs vs Eagles game on Sunday, Aug 27. The Bucs lost the game 31-25.

The Buccaneers and Their Time in Tampa

William Massari, Staffer October 1, 2025

Every season, the cannons fire for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ever since 1976, the Bucs have been a staple of Tampa Bay. "After playing their first season in the American Football Conference (AFC), the...

This track in Barcelona, Spain has 66 laps with a lap record of 1.18.441 set in 2018 by Daniel Ricciardo. Formula One visited the track in June 2025.

All About Formula One

William Massari, Staffer September 19, 2025

“It’s Lights Out and Away We Go”   Almost every weekend, people around the world turn on their TVs to watch a Formula One race. Twenty drivers will line up on the track and wait for the red...

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...

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