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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...

Lining up to start the play, the junior varsity offensive line sets up to hike the ball Aug. 29 at Dad’s Stadium. The junior varsity football team lost to Jefferson high school 44-3.

JV football falls to Jefferson

Gracen Rivera, Staffer September 9, 2019

With her eyes locked on the ball, senior Birdie Frierson leaps in the air to spike a ball Thursday, Aug. 29. The volleyball team hosted Newsome High School for their first home game of the season.

Volleyball defeats Newsome

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor September 5, 2019

The volleyball team hosted Newsome High School in their first home game of the season Thursday, Aug. 29 in the gym. They defeated Newsome 3-0.  “These guys have never played them before, so we...

Running at a practice field, senior Trey Carlson prepares for the season. Both the girls and boys cross country teams traveled to North Carolina during the summer.

Teams spend summer travelling

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor August 26, 2019

Over the summer, many teams traveled to various camps to train and bond. Football, cheer and cross country all went to different states and universities to prepare for their upcoming fall seasons.  “I...

Backpedaling during practice, senior cornerback Elijah Cook prepares for the upcoming game. The varsity football team will face Armwood High School Friday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Football team unveils new theme

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor August 23, 2019

Most high school students learn that DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, but to the football team DNA has a second meaning: Dignity Navigates Ascendance.   “Our program has kind of created its...

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