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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

Reacting to the play, sophomores Sterling O’Neal and Mackenzie Nichols and juniors Erin Morrissey and Isabelle Medina celebrate after a score October 29 in the gym. The varsity volleyball team defeated Windermere High School 3-2.

Volleyball defeats Windermere

Gracen Rivera, Staffer November 3, 2019

Shaking his teammate’s hand, senior Lee Gibson accepts his second place ribbon at the North Port Invitational Sept. 21. The team placed first at this meet with a team average time of 16:17.

Boys cross country heads into postseason

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor October 21, 2019

The boys cross country team is running into the postseason and chasing a possible 4A state title as they are considered the best boys cross country team in all of Plant history.  “It’s...

Swimming breaststroke, senior Max Smith participates in the Spike and Splash meet Wednesday Oct. 5 at the Academy of the Holy Names . Smith hopes to continue swimming until college, and says that it has helped shape him into a better person.

Athlete of the week: Max Smith

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager October 17, 2019

Q: “How did you start swimming?”  A: “I started when I was like 10, and then I really started actually swimming when I was around 12, and I just kept at it. Now I really enjoy doing...

Throwing the ball, sophomore Cooper Ross has been playing defensive end for two years. Ross is in his second year on the JV football team.

Athlete of the week: Cooper Ross

Samantha Macuare, Staffer October 10, 2019

Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?”  A: “I started playing football because my brother got into it when he was a freshman. I trained and worked...

Holding hands as they walk onto the field, junior defensive backs Christian Maxie and Matthew Rogero get ready for the game. The varsity football team fell 38-3 versus Armwood High School in the second game Friday, August 23.

Varsity football keeps playoff hopes alive

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor October 4, 2019

In the past 16 seasons, the varsity football team has won 14 district titles, four state championships and two runner-up finishes. However, this season the team currently has a record of 0-5.  They...

Getting in position, senior Adele Cassidy bumps the ball to a teammate Sept. 23 in the gym. Cassidy played outside hitter for the varsity volleyball team during their winning game against Riverview High School.

Volleyball beats Riverview

Addie Robey, Staffer September 27, 2019

The Plant girls’ varsity volleyball team won their game against Riverview on Monday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 pm.   "The players never fail to make me proud when I see them come together and really...

Huddled with the volleyball team, sophomore Lily Frierson and senior Birdie Frierson listen to their coach at a time-out at the Alonso game Sept. 12 in the gym. The sisters began playing volleyball after watching their two older sisters enjoy the sport, too.

Sisters unite volleyball team

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor September 26, 2019

The girls volleyball team takes the court as the reigning 8A state runner-up, but that is not the only reason they are a force to be reckoned with. Not one but two pairs of sisters build this team...

Athlete of the week: C.C. Sampera

Athlete of the week: C.C. Sampera

Samantha Macuare, Staffer September 24, 2019

Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?” A: “I started when I was 12 because all of my friends were playing, so I just decided to leave softball and...

Exiting the practice lanes, junior Ella Bathurst goes to join her teammates Sept. 10 at Berkeley Prep. Bathurst placed first in the girls 200-meter medley relay and the 100-meter breaststroke.

Swimmer qualifies for Olympic Trials

Kate Carnante, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Ten times a week, junior Ella Bathurst arrives at Bobby Hicks Pool for swim practice and has been doing so since she was 6 years old.   “Originally, I got into swimming because my parents wanted...

Just moments before scoring a goal, junior Elyse Iller approaches the ball with a running start. Iller says the sport is very therapeutic as it is a great way for her to release energy.

Siblings given opportunity to play soccer in the Caribbean

Cole Morgan, Staffer September 17, 2019

Siblings Jake and Elyse Iller will be playing on the U.S. Virgin Islands national soccer team as of summer 2020 after finishing their senior and junior year respectively. Both siblings were invited...

Mid-serve, senior Sam Caglianone starts off the game September 9 in the gym. The Plant varsity team beat Palm Harbor University college 3-0.

Volleyball defeats Palm Harbor

Julia Wolfe, Staffer September 16, 2019

The varsity volleyball team beat Palm Harbor University School 3-0 on Monday, Sept. 8. With all the capable Plant players on the court, the team worked together to earn their victory.   “Everybody...

Clapping his hands, senior wide receiver Frank Murphy leads pregame warm ups. The varsity football team fell to Armwood 38-3.

Varsity football looks to improve during bye week

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

The football team took the field at Gaither High School Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. looking to get their first win of the season.  “The biggest thing we’ve learned is that we’ve got to...

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