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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

JV Girls Volleyball won against Berkeley on September 21. Plant won 2 sets, securing the win for Plant; the scores for the sets were 25-18 for the first set, 16-25 for the second, 15-9 for the third. The JV volleyball team now has a 3-0 record.

JV volleyball defeats Berkeley

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief September 27, 2021

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the junior varsity volleyball team defeated Berkeley with a score of 2-1 sets.   The team previously faced off against Berkeley early in the season and won.    "I expected...

Setting the ball, senior Lily Frierson hits the ball across the net. Plant won against Calvary 3-0 on Sept. 9.

Volleyball senior spotlight

Ellis Brandon September 10, 2021

The Plant volleyball season has officially started, and so far, it has been going well for them, having their first game on 24 August and starting the season with a win over Berkeley. This year's varsity...

Senior Jean Luma lines up against Jefferson opponent. Plant defeated Jefferson 22-2.

Plant defeats Jefferson

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor September 2, 2021

On August 27th at 7:30 pm, the Plant Panthers Football Team defeated the Jefferson Dragons 22-2 in their first preseason home game. After Jefferson turned the ball over, the Panthers took advantage...

The 2021 Great Britain Grand Prix is one of the most controversial races in F1 history, involving rivals, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes Petronas. The race was a thrill for all fans and will affect the rest of F1 history, let it be rules and regulations or the fan base of the teams.

Anger, excitement, drama — A recap of the Great Britain grand prix

Emma Kuschmeider, Coverage Editor August 25, 2021

The historic weekend of July 16-18 put many fans at the edge of their seats. Tensions and rivalries grew as crashes and celebrations occurred during and after the big race in the home of three English...

Barshim and Tamberi raise their fists as they stand on top of the podium at the World Olympics in Tokyo.

Shared gold medal in Olympic high jump

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor August 18, 2021

On August 1, the World Olympics made history in Tokyo, Japan, when the Men Athletics High jump had two gold medals. The clash between Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy seemed...

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