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

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Lacrosse, tennis and flag football host tryouts at the beginning of spring.

Tryout Q and As

Lauren Azevedo and Alexis Perno February 22, 2020

Lacrosse Lacrosse tryouts were Monday, Jan 27 through Thursday, Jan 29 at Dad’s Stadium.    Q: How have you been preparing to try out?  A: I’ve been conditioning and going to Anderson...

Matt Chapman (left) high fives Marcus Semien (right) as he crosses home plate in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Apr. 10, 2019. The Athletics have won 97 games in two straight years.

A new decade for baseball

Ari Dolgin, Staffer February 19, 2020

After waiting for three and a half months, the 2020 baseball season is finally here. Teams are done making their big moves to begin their quest for a World Series Championship. After all the moves have...

Dribbling the ball sophomore, Jean Luma runs across the court. Luma stated that basketball has taught him time management and has helped him organize his life.

Athlete of the week: Jean Luma

Samantha Macuare, Staffer February 10, 2020

Q: How did you get started playing basketball? How long have you been playing?  A: I’ve been playing since I was in second grade, I was just always playing sports and I just fell in love...

Pom-poms in hand, freshman Bella Guerra chants with the rest of her team at the cheer competition held in the Robinson gymnasium. The girls competed against other Hillsborough county teams, ranked based on difficulty and execution.

Cheer competes, earns conference spot

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor January 30, 2020

Gripping the ball, sophomore Silvia Farfante gets ready to shoot a free throw. Farfante said she loves the competition that comes along with basketball and is excited for future games against other challenging teams.

Athlete of the week: Silvia Farfante

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 29, 2020

  Sophomore and varsity basketball guard Silvia Farfante has been playing basketball her whole life thanks to her brother’s inspiration. Even though Farfante doesn’t know if she will...

Trying to pin wrestler, sophomore John Prudhoe attempts to bring opponent to the ground. Prudhoe is excited for the rest of the season and hopes that the team gets to regionals.

Athlete of the Week: John Prudhoe

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 22, 2020

John Michael Prudhoe is a sophomore wrestler who started wrestling his freshman year. Prudhoe enjoys wrestling and the discipline it’s taught him.  Q: How did you get started playing your sport?...

Holding the ball sophomore Isabella Gonzalez poses for the team photo. Isabella has been on the JV Volleyball team for two years and is an outside hitter.

Athlete of the week: Isabella Gonzalez

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 15, 2020

Q: What is your favorite part/aspect of the sport?  A: I love being able to play with my friends and have fun while still being able to compete and win games. Being part of a sport is great because...

Committing to Wisconsin University, senior Lindsey Meyer holds up the schools signature W sign. Meyer was on the crew team as a coxswain.

Lindsey Meyer Q and A

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer January 14, 2020

Q: How long ago did you join crew?  A: I did it in middle school, starting in 6th grade, continuing to do it throughout high school.   Q: What made you want to join crew?  A: My sister...

During a game against Wharton, junior Hayden Stern runs down the court. Stern has been playing basketball since she was seven.

Athlete of the week: Hayden Stern

Samantha Macuare, Staffer January 7, 2020

Q: How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?  A: I started playing basketball when I was seven for my church’s kids basketball league. Playing sports is practically...

Dribbling the ball, senior Robbie Peek faces off against an opponent. Robbie made 4 shots at the home game against Plant City.

Back on the court

Samantha Macuare, Staffer December 12, 2019

After months of practicing, the varsity basketball team finally hit the court on Tuesday, Dec. 3 for their first game of the season.    “It went pretty well,” senior Izzy Shein said. “There's...

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