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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

Defending the goal, senior Charley Brannan attempts to get the ball Jesuit High School March 16. The boys varsity lacrosse team lost to Jesuit High School 10-5.

Boys lacrosse lose in playoffs

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor May 1, 2019

The boy's lacrosse team was eliminated by Jesuit High School in the first round of districts April 15 at Alumni Field.   “We didn’t lose to a public school all year, and we just came up against...

Playing offense, senior Lexi Ashby waits for a pass from a teammate March 14 at Dad’s Stadium. There were seven seniors on the team this season.

Girls lacrosse plays Tampa Catholic

Avery Franks, Photographer April 18, 2019

The girls distance track team travels to Tallahassee to compete in relays at Florida State University against individuals from all over the country Mar. 22 and 23. Nine out of the 11 girls ran personal records at the relays.

Distance track competes at FSU relays

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor April 1, 2019

The distance track team traveled to Tallahassee to compete in relays at Florida State University against individuals from all over the country Friday, Mar. 22 and Saturday Mar. 23.  “It was a...

Relaying the play to his team, senior Tucker Gleason prepares for the next series.

Sports affect the mental health of student athletes

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

The balancing of school, sports, social life and sleep for a student-athlete can be a challenging thing.  “Sports can be something that really build someone’s confidence up, or it can help tear...

Crowded under the basket, juniors Elijah Gonzalez and Regan Weiss and seniors Bobby Gough and Logan Morrissey all look for the rebound Jan. 22 in the gymnasium. The boys basketball team beat Sickles High School 64-51.

Sports Update

Hartley Hill and Kate Caranante February 26, 2019

Boys Soccer  The boys soccer team wrapped up their season with a 14-3 record under coach Janessa Taddei. They scored 65 goals, only giving up 10.  “Overall we played really well this season...

Following the signing of their letters of intent, seniors Caleb Faris, Enrique Jerico DeJesus, Jude May, Romain Smoke Mungin and Cameron Shaw stand alongside head coach Robert Weiner in the media center Wednesday, Feb. 6. They all announced their decisions to play Division I football on National Signing Day.

Students sign national letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

Sitting in front of family and friends in the media center, five seniors signed their national letters of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday, Feb. 6.  “Football is a game that carves itself...

Swinging from the hoop, senior Logan Morrissey dunks the ball in the gymnasium Jan. 22. The boys basketball team beat Sickles High School 64-51.

Varsity basketball defeats Sickles

Gracen Rivera, Photographer January 31, 2019

Passing the ball, senior captain Ansley Melendi looks for an open teammate Jan. 15 at Dad’s Stadium. It was the annual senior night game where the teammates said goodbye to their senior teammates.

Girls soccer beats Strawberry Crest

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer January 17, 2019

The girls soccer team defeated Strawberry Crest High School 6-0 at home Jan. 15. They also celebrated senior night for the graduating players.  “We were really excited since it was senior night,” sophomore...

Reacting after a call against Plant, senior Sydney Crosby raises her hands to the referee in the gym Jan. 8. Varsity girls basketball has a 9-0 record in the district.

Varsity basketball plays Wharton

Brenna Anderson, Photographer January 16, 2019

College football fans continue to argue whether the athletes should be paid. After Joey Bosa withdrew from school to focus on the NFL Draft following an injury, the argument was brought back up.

Colleges should not pay football players

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer January 9, 2019

Just three weeks into the college football season, Ohio State’s All-American defensive end Nick Bosa was ruled out due to a core muscle injury and given no time table for his return. Instead of continuing...

Calling him a “once in a lifetime player,” head coach Robert Weiner introduces senior offensive lineman William Putnam Dec. 20 in the field house. Putnam announced he had signed with Clemson University by pulling out a Clemson hat and placing it on his head.

Student athletes sign letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer December 31, 2018

Four senior varsity football players and one junior college transfer announced which colleges they will be continuing their academic and athletic careers Dec. 20 inside the field house surrounded by...

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