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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

The Lightning defeated the Islanders in double overtime to send them to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2015. The winning goal was scored by Anthony Cirelli.

Lightning defeat Islanders in OT

Emma Kuschmeider, Staffer September 18, 2020

Last night, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders in overtime in game six of the Eastern Conference Final in Edmonton, Canada. The Lightning are moving on to the Stanley Cup Finals against...

Standing alongside his family, senior wide receiver Ray Desanto smiles for a picture during the senior night ceremony. Desanto caught the first touchdown of the season versus Lennard on Friday, Sept. 11.

Varsity football honors seniors

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief September 17, 2020

Standing side by side with their parents, each of the 35 seniors on the varsity football lined up in the endzone before the start of their season opener on Friday, Sept. 11.   As each senior's name...

After months of practicing during the pandemic, the football team will take the field Friday, Sept. 11. This game will used as the team's senior night.

Varsity football prepares for opening game

Tyler Grubbs, Sports Manager September 10, 2020

After three months of practicing socially distant the varsity football team will be taking the field Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.   “It’s a great feeling to get back on the field again, however...

 Walking up the bleachers blue masking tape X’s mark where spectators will sit. Each group of four spectators submitted by the student athlete will sit between the X’s.

Hillsborough County announces Return to Athletics Plan

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief September 10, 2020

As students headed back to school at the end of August, there was still uncertainty about what would happen as fall sports were set to begin.   However, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Hillsborough County...

 Hillsborough County Public Schools are limiting attendance to football games. The new spectator guidelines permit each participant to invite four people to attend.

Farewell Football Game Fun

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor September 9, 2020

While written with positive intentions and for the well-being of participants and fans, the new spectator procedures under the Hillsborough County Public Schools Return to Athletics plan are flawed. They...

Holding a draft card, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces defensive end Chase Young as the Washington Redskins pick. The NFL held a virtual draft due to Coronavirus concerns.

Virtual NFL Draft is a success

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor May 1, 2020

A chance to play in the NFL is the pinnacle of American football. The NFL Draft gets talented young men one step closer to achieving their dream of playing that national stage.   Every year, the NFL...

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...

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