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PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

Raising his helmet after the game, senior quarterback Tucker Gleason sings the Alma Mater.  The varsity football team was defeated 49-30 against Venice in the Kickoff Classic.

Varsity football falls to Venice in Kickoff Classic

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor August 21, 2019

With the student section full of painted seniors and the band playing ‘On Wisconsin,’ the varsity football team took the field in Dad’s Stadium Friday, August 16 for the Kickoff Classic against...

Looking downfield, sophomore Hayden Reed runs with the ball May 16 at Dad’s Stadium. Reed played running-back for the varsity football team at the Spring Jamboree.

Varsity football gains experience at Jamboree

Kate Cararante, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

For the first time in six months, the football team was under the lights in Dad’s Stadium on Thursday, May 16 for Spring Jamboree. The team hosted Jefferson High School and Robinson High School...

Running with the ball, sophomore Emily Turton heads downfield April 2 at Dad’s Stadium. Turton joined the girls lacrosse team her freshman year.

Lacrosse teams lose to Berkeley

Gracen Rivera, Photographer May 10, 2019

Coming on her last 300 meters, junior Elizabeth Eudaly prepares to pass her opponent April 27 at George Jenkins High School. Eudaly passed the baton to the second leg in first place.

Girls place at track regionals

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor May 6, 2019

After watching their highlights, head coach Robert Winer introduces seniors Evan Passath and Isaac Sames April 17 in the field house. Passath is deciding between Florida Atlantic Unitverity and University of West Florida while Sames will be attending Baldwin Wallace University.

Five athletes announce college decisions

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor May 2, 2019

Set up at a table in front of family, teammates and coaches, five students announced where they will be continuing their football careers Wednesday, April 17 in the field house.  First to sign...

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...

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