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PHS News

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 21, 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?...

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