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

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

PHS News

The XFL fills for bankruptcy amid pandemic. This is the second time league has not made it past its first season.

XFL files for Bankruptcy

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor April 28, 2020

The 2020 XFL season was a second attempt at an early twenty first century failure.   The XFL was originally announced in 2000 when WWF Chairman Vince McMahon decided wrestling was not enough for him....

Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their 2020 latest uniform. The uniform appeared to be a throwback to classic Super Bowl colors.

Bucs impress with new uniform sets

Chris Pisciotti, Sports Manager April 28, 2020

Recently the Bucs unveiled their new uniform sets online hoping to invigorate fans before the upcoming 2020 NFL season. In my opinion, the new uniform set is definitely a welcome change, calling back to...

Possible 2020 World Series location Tropicana Field during game four of the ALDS, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Tropicana Field opened in 1990 and became the home stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays in 1998.

Play Ball! But stay in the stands!

Ari Dolgin, Staffer April 23, 2020

The MLB season was two weeks away from its premiere until every sports league was either suspended or cancelled due to COVID-19. Since then, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLBPA have been trying...

Free agency brings hope to Buccaneers as Tom Brady signs with them.

Free agency brings hope to Buccaneers

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor April 17, 2020

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had only five winning seasons since they won the Superbowl in 2002. Out of those five winning seasons, they have only made it to the playoffs twice, and never past the wildcard...

Signs in hands, the varsity team spells out Plant. Sophomore Zoe Hamlin explained that the team’s motivation is to hit their routine, where they make no mistakes throughout the performance.

All cheers

Mariah Alvarez, Staffer March 5, 2020

The varsity cheerleading team ended their season by placing in the top 25 at nationals in Gainesville and fifth at states.   This is the first time cheer has made it to nationals.   “This...

With a knee brace on, senior Honor Culpepper dribbles the ball down the court. The varsity girls basketball team ended the season ranked tenth in the state.

Girls basketball makes it to states

Salena Kahassai, News Editor March 4, 2020

The girls varsity basketball team, made up of 13 girls in all four grades made it to their post season with a regular season score of 24-1.   “This season has been incredible,” senior Kerrigan...

Looking down, junior Davis O’Malley attempts to steal the ball from his opponent. O’Malley has been on the team for three years.

Doing it for kicks: boys soccer

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor February 28, 2020

The boys soccer team ended their regular season, which started in late October, with an early playoff loss against Steinbrenner.  “We had a good regular season but playoffs were very disappointing” senior Ciaran O’Rourke said....

Dribbling the ball down the field, junior Victoria Cura tries to escape her opponent. This is Cura’s third year playing forward on the soccer team.

Doing it for kicks: girls soccer

Salena Kahassai, News Editor February 28, 2020

Girls soccer makes it to post season  The girls soccer team went through post season with an undefeated preseason and regular season.  “This has been such a fun season,” sophomore Kallie...

Surrounded by players, Weiner holds up the 2009 State Championship Trophy. Varsity football defeated Manatee High School 21-14.

More than a game

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor February 26, 2020

Former head coach Robert Weiner believes that football is about more than just winning.  “That’s the way to look at it,” Weiner said. “It's not about football, it's not about winning, it's about...

Sprinting, senior Cole Ryan runs to get to the ball first. Ryan is team captain this year and has been playing Plant soccer since his freshman year.

Athlete of the week: Cole Ryan

Samantha Macuare, Staffer February 24, 2020

Q: Why and how did you get started playing your sport?  A: I started playing when I was four because my parents put me in it and I enjoyed it so I kept playing.  Q: What’s your favorite...

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...

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