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PHS News

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

PHS News

Serving the ball, junior Jennifer Rayburn defeated Venice with the rest of the girls varsity volleyball team to claim the title of regional champions. They will compete against Doral Academy Nov. 13 in state semis.

Volleyball team wins regionals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

On Thursday, Nov. 6, PHS Varsity Girls Volleyball defeated Venice to become Regional Champions. The game took place in Venice, however, the Gold Rush and the Panther Nation followed to witness their team’s...

Running, junior Tatum Tishler attempts to further the ball from her opponent. The girls soccer team won their first game against Durant High School 5-4, Nov. 9.

Boys and girls soccer defeat Durant in season opener

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief November 10, 2021

In the first game of the season, both the boys and girls varsity soccer teams defeated Durant High School on Nov. 9 at Dad's Stadium. After a successful 2020-21 season, the teams had high hopes going...

Getting ready for the shot, senior Parker Hines fights off the other team. The girls soccer team will face against Durant in their first game of the season tonight at Dad's Stadium. (Photo taken during 20-21)

Kickin’ it into the new season

Olivia Zavala, Staffer November 9, 2021

With the season starting, boys and girls soccer face the pressures of the new year. Both teams being ranked high in their state and nationally after the 20-21 season, expectations are running high. The...

Storming the field at the last home game of the season, senior Kervens Duvermond runs out leading the team. The Panthers winning record so far in the season of 6-3 might allow them to earn a spot in the playoffs this year.

Plant vs. Durant photo gallery

Sophia Gray, Photo Editor November 9, 2021

Ascending off the ground, Junior Jaquez “Quay” Kindell, brings in a last minute touchdown catch to give the Panthers the lead at the end of the game. The Panthers defeated Durant 24-21 on Friday Oct. 29, 2021.

A minute to win it

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, PHS Varsity Football defeated Durant 24 — 27 in their last home game of the season.  "Our attitude that week was no matter what, we were leaving Friday night with the dub,...

Penny Markowski, #55, running at the Babe Zaharias Golf Course on August 27, 2021. Penny finished with a time of 20:47.50 for the 5K race.

Baby got track!

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor November 3, 2021

Running is not a sport for everyone. No timeouts, required discipline, Florida’s humidity, and a constant race against time are just some of the factors the runners face daily. Such too is the daily...

Longtime friends Hayden Stoltzfoos and Otis Wildman recently committed to Vassar college. Stoltzfoos committed for lacrosse and Wildman for soccer.

Friends commit to Vassar College

Sam Macuare, Editor-in-chief November 2, 2021

On Oct. 4 and Oct. 16, seniors Hayden Stoltzfoos and Otis Wildman, two best friends, committed to Vassar college. Stoltzfoos and Wildman have been friends since freshman year and share their love of sports.    "It's...

Volleyball Senior Night | 2021

Alan Stark, Video Editor October 18, 2021

Plant competed against Academy and Jesuit for the annual Spike and Splash meet. Spike and Splash is a charity event that raises awareness and donates to breast cancer.

Spike and splash

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor October 6, 2021

On Thursday, Sept. 30, the boys’ and girls’ varsity swim and dive teams competed against Jesuit and Academy of the Holy Names at Academy for the annual Spike and Splash swim meet. Spike and Splash...

Jumping to set the ball, senior Mackenzie Nichols hits the ball over the net. Nichols started playing volleyball in 6th grade and is now on the varsity volleyball team.

Athlete of the week: Mackenzie Nichols

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief October 2, 2021

Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?”   A: “I’ve been playing volleyball since 3rd grade. I started playing it as a club sport in 6th grade. I’ve...

Valtteri Bottas has been in Formula 1 since 2013 and is making one of the biggest advances in his career: leaving Mercedes for Alfa Romeo. He signed a multi-year contract with Alfa Romeo and will hopefully bring back the spotlight to the team.

Valtteri Bottas signs with Alfa Romeo

Emma Kuschmeider, Coverage Editor September 28, 2021

After five years with the Mercedes Formula 1 team, over the weekend, Valtteri Bottas announced that he would be joining Alfa Romeo in 2022 with a multiyear contract. Before his announcement, legend Kimi...

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