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

PHS News

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

PHS News

After 22 years in the NFL, Tom Brady retires. His last Superbowl championship was in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brady retires after 22 years

Giada Moralejo, Staffer February 11, 2022

On Sunday, Jan 23, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season came to an end and with-it Tom Brady's career. They played the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium; they lost 30-27 in the divisional round of the...

Plant vs. East Lake video

Plant vs. East Lake video

Alan Stark, Video Editor February 9, 2022

Boys Basketball is back on home court this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for the district semifinals after losing to Wharton 49-66 on Feb. 2. They face off against Eastlake, who defeated Steinbrenner last night...

The Plant student section raise their “spirit fingers” in support for all free throws. Many came to support the Plant boys basketball team as in their win against Jesuit.

This is our house: Jesuit falls to Plant

Jadyn Mize, Staffer February 7, 2022

Plant defeated Jesuit with a score of 53-45 on Jan. 25. The game was held at Jesuit as they hosted Plant for their senior night. “Winning the game against Jesuit felt really good since they beat us...

Raising his hands in the air, Rafael Nadal had just defeated Daniil Medvedev to the Australian Open Championship. This was Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam singles title, the most in history for one man.

Rafael Nadal wins 21st Grand Slam: the Australian open

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor February 4, 2022

On Jan 30, 2022, history was made in Melbourne, Australia, as Rafeal Nadal shakes his head with his hands covering his grinning face; he walks to the net and shakes his opponent's hand, Daniil Medvedev....

Senior Lucas Sedin-Chan shoots the ball against Plants rivals, Robinson high school. Chan plays striker for Plant's boys' varsity soccer team and helped them add another win to their record.

Boys and girls hold soccer senior nights

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief January 20, 2022

On Jan. 7 and Jan. 11, the girls and boys soccer team commemorated their seniors with a senior night ceremony.    The boys team played a rivalry game against Robinson on Jan. 11 and won, 4-1.    “Playing...

Forming a Y-pose with a smile on her face, Freshman Katherine Touger is held up by Senior Reagan Williams and a few other of her teammates as Plant Cheer Performed at Sussman Gym. Plant Cheer came in first place out of the eight teams competing on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

Plant cheer qualifies for Western conference finals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor January 12, 2022

On Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 8:06, the Plant cheer team performed in front of the Plant community at Sussman gym. They were competing against seven other local high school teams for a spot in the Western Conference...

Wander Franco signed with the Tampa Bay Rays for 11 years, read more below.

Wander Franco signs with Tampa Bay Rays

Giada Moralejo, Staffer December 14, 2021

Wander Franco is a rookie on the Tampa Bay Rays. He joined the team just this year; he has a record-breaking contract at only 20 years old. Over the next 11 years, he will make $183 million or more. Making...

Bouncing the ball, junior William Willard is at the free-throw line, adding to his team's points. Willard had 27 points, four assists, and four steals.

Boys basketball defeats Steinbrenner

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

Plant Boys Basketball started the season 3-0 with their latest win against Steinbrenner on Friday, Dec. 3. The game was at the Plant gymnasium and began at 7 p.m. The Panther’s performance acquired a...

Running, senior Joe Anderson gets ready to kick the ball.  Anderson is senior and this is his fourth year on the varsity team.

Soccer season opening week photo gallery

Salena Kahassai and Alex Gillen November 30, 2021

With the start of soccer season, the boys and girls soccer teams defeated Newsome and Durant in their first games of the season. The teams opened their seasons at home, playing at Dad's Stadium.            

The Plant panthers all celebrating after winning the class 7A volleyball championship game. Everyone was smiling after their 3-2 victory again Windermere.

Plant claims the Class 7A State title

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor November 29, 2021

The Plant Panther's volleyball team played Windermere on Nov. 18 at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, where they competed for a state title. After Windermere won the first set, 23-25, the panthers gained...

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