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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

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

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