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

Senior Chase Jarrett poses for his commitment post that was shared on the @304committed Instagram page. Jarrett recently announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at the University of central Florida

From Dad’s Stadium to FBC Mortgage Stadium: Chase Jarrett Commits to UCF

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief February 13, 2024

As the class of 2024 wraps up their senior year, successful athletes in the grade are continuing to receive offers from countless universities and announcing commitments to D1 schools. Plant Football has...

The 2024 Super Bowl kept Americans across the country entertained on Sunday, Feb. 11. Scroll to learn more about what was aired on televisions this night.

Super Bowl Sunday: Reactions and Results

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

The Super Bowl. Some would claim it is the biggest match of the year. Some would say quite the opposite. This year, Super Bowl 58, was met with the San Francisco 49’s and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well...

Kalen DeBoer, the recently confirmed University of Alabama head coach, paid Plant a visit on Feb. 1 during third and fourth period. DeBoer was talking to potential recruit, junior Waltez Clark, who had Univeristy of Georgia’s head coach, Kirby Smart, visit last Thursday.

Roll Tide, Panthers: Bama’s Kalen DeBoer Drops in on Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

After University of Georgia (UGA) head coach, Kirby Smart, came to see potential recruits at Plant, another well-known visitor came to stop by. Dad’s Stadium had special visitor, Kalen DeBoer, recent-head...

Plant hosted the University of Georgia’s head football coach, Kirby Smart, on Jan. 25 during third and fourth period. Smart and his team are one of the many universities that has visited Plant over the past few months.

Sic’ Em Panthers! UGA’s Kirby Smart Visits Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Colleges from all over the country such as TCU, Indiana, Florida and Ohio State have visited Plant to meet potential athletes for almost all sports at Plant. Known as a highly praised athletically talented...

Goalie, Aiden Nelson, prepares for the game against the Durant Cougars. The Panthers lost 2-1 and will take on Bloomingdale Jan. 16.

Kicking into Boys Soccer Senior Night

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor January 17, 2024

Many Florida State University (FSU) expressed their anger with the recent College Football Playoff Committee’s decision to leave the team out of the CFP Finals. However, some throughout Plant support the committee’s decision to omit the team this season.

FSU Not in CFP: A Travesty or Triumph?

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor December 4, 2023

College football. The sport that some love so much it takes up every Saturday from August to January, in which the College Football Playoff Finals are played. This year the rankings were announced on Dec....

The Plant Panthers prepare to snap the ball in one of their regular season games. The record of the team being 11-2 is the reason they have been able to get so far into the playoffs.

The Red Zone: The Road to States

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The road to states for any sport is a tedious path yet a majority of the sports at Plant have made it to semifinals or THE state championship, such as Plant Varsity Volleyball team who clutched the state...

Special Olympics athlete, Daniel, shoots during the first basketball season practice of the year for Special Olympics. The team hopes to have a promising and fulfilling season like the previous one.

Bouncing Into Basketball Season with Special Olympics

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

One of the biggest and most well-known clubs at Plant is Special Olympics, a club dedicated to increasing diversity within the Plant community through sports. Both athletes and partners look forward to...

Cash Strayer, a junior at Plant, committed to the University of Florida in May of 2022 for baseball. Strayer was a very important and prominent player in the 2022-2023 Plant Varsity Baseball and helped led the team to the States Championship in May of that year.

Chomping to the Top: Cash Strayer Commits to UF

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Tampa local and Plant High School baseball player, Cash Strayer, committed to the University of Florida for baseball this past year. Strayer plays Outfield, Middle Infield, and shortstop, a valuable asset...

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