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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

At the sound of the buzzer, the girls basketball team swarms senior captain Nyla Jean on Feb. 27 at FHSAA 7A Girls Basketball State Championship at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. After losing in the State Finals to Miami High School last year, the girls came back and defeated the Miami Stingarees 52-40 and claimed Plant’s first girls basketball state title.

Girls basketball team makes history

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief March 7, 2021

When the final buzzer went off in the RP Funding Center on Saturday, Feb. 27, the girls basketball team celebrated a moment that was a long time coming.  “It was just a fairytale,” coach Carrie...

Huddled around the trophy, the girls soccer team smiles for a picture after defeating Palm Harbor University 1-0 on Feb. 9. The girls won the FHSAA Girls Soccer District 7A-7 champions allowing them to advance on to regionals.

Kicking it up a notch: girls soccer

Salena Kahassai, News Editor March 5, 2021

After an undefeated regular season, the girls soccer season ended at state semifinals. The team had a record of 18-2 for the season.   “This was a great season for us,” junior Olivia Zavala said....

Some of the players on the flag football team pose for the camera as they wait for their second game to start. The girls attended the preseason tournament held every year by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Girl’s flag football on the rise

Jadyn Mize, Staffer March 4, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Nike announced that they will be partnering with the National Football League to grant a total of $5 million to further the production of girl’s flag football among high schools...

On Friday, Feb. 19, the girls basketball team secured their position in the FHSAA Class 7A State Finals as they took down Oak Ridge High School 63-29, claiming the Region 2 Championship. The girls will advance to the state semifinals game Friday, Feb. 26 in Lakeland, FL, where they will face Oakleaf High School.

Girls basketball prepares for state semifinals

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief February 25, 2021

The girls basketball team entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with a record of 21-3. After winning their district, the girls moved on to regional play which began...

Boys and girls soccer advance to state semifinals 

Boys and girls soccer advance to state semifinals 

Salena Kahassai, News Editor February 25, 2021

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, boys and girls soccer faced off against East Ridge High School where they came out victorious, becoming regional champions and advancing further into the post season.   “I went...

Running with the ball, junior Hayden Stoltzfoos moves toward the goal. Stoltzfoos has played lacrosse for six years and plans to play in college. 

Athlete of the Week: Hayden Stoltzfoos

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor February 22, 2021

Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?”   A: “I’ve been playing lacrosse for six years and got introduced by my good friend Conor Goss (conorgosslax)...

The Buccaneers are the first team in history to play and win a Super Bowl in their home stadium.

Super Bowl game summary

Connor Dannewitz, Staffer February 9, 2021

Welcome to Super Bowl LV, the first time in NFL history that a home team hosted and played in the Super Bowl. We will be watching the Buccaneer's playoff against the Chiefs to see who will take home the...

Standing on the track, seniors Ray Desanto, Marquise Jackson, and Brooks Bak smile for a picture. The three seniors signed to continue their football careers at the collegiate level on Nation Signing Day.

Three students sign on National Signing Day  

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief February 5, 2021

As friends and family gathered in the bleachers Wednesday, Feb. 3, three senior football players prepared to share where they will be furthering their academic and athletic careers as they move on from...

History of the NFLs top two teams

History of the NFL’s top two teams

Connor Dannewitz, Staffer February 5, 2021

For the upcoming Super Bowl, we have two teams who have both had somewhat similar upbringings. On Sunday, Feb. 7, we will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond...

The Saints walked off the field in realization that their season is over, but one Saint took a second to look up at the empty stands and gave, what many fans believe, was his last farewell; his name is Drew Brees. 

The End of Brees?  

Hyatt Criser, Staffer February 3, 2021

On Sunday, Jan. 17, the New Orleans Saints’ season ended in a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints walked off the field in realization that their season is over, but one Saint took...

Huddling close and hitting each others helmets, the Plant team congratulates each other for another win this season. The hockey team beat Palm Harbor in the Clearwater Ice Arena.

Hockey team celebrates senior night

Emma Kuschmeider, Staffer January 30, 2021

The hockey game on Friday, Jan. 22 took the time to celebrate the small but strong group of seniors who have been a part of the Plant hockey team since the beginning.    The announcer called each...

The second game on Friday, Jan. 15 against the Blackhawks was another win for the Lightning, placing them at the top of the standings in the Central Division. Their third game is Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m. against the Columbus Blue jackets.

Lightning start season with two wins

Emma Kuschmeider, Staffer January 21, 2021

The 2020 Stanley Cup winners start up their season once again. New players have joined, and old players have left, which will determine the future for the Tampa Bay Lightning and if they can, once again,...

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