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PHS News

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

PHS News

Junior Tucker Gleason prepares to pass the ball to an open receiver in the first half of the Plant vs. Robinson game Friday, Aug. 31. Moments after the play, the ball was caught for a first down at Robinson High School.

Fall Sports Recap

Kate Caranante and Hartley Hill December 7, 2018

Football:  The varsity football team finished the season with a 11-2 record, won the district championship and made it to the regional final.   “The biggest accomplishment is always just...

Right after assistant principal Lauren Otero declares the 2019 athletes, the 17 students sign their National Letter of Intent to pursue their academic and athletic career at a collegiate level Nov. 14 in the media center.  A reception was held afterwards in celebration of the athletes.

17 students sign letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

Following an introduction by their coaches, each of the 17 seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at their respective universities Nov. 14.  “It’s a...

Four-star senior offensive lineman William Putnam stands in front of his teammates as the U.S. Army All-American Bowl representative presents him his jersey for the U.S. Army All-American bowl game.  Putnam was selected as one of the top 100 senior football players in the nation and will partake in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game Jan. 5 in the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Student receives U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

Four-star senior offensive lineman William Putnam was presented his U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey Thursday, Nov. 8 in the presence of his family, coaches and teammates.    The All-American Selection...

Football co-captain reveals plans for future

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer November 28, 2018

On a typical Friday night, #73 runs onto the football field with high hopes to win another game. But senior and co-captain Everett Smalley’s football career won’t end after high school – he will...

Trying to get around the defender, junior wide receiver Caleb Faris heads toward the end zone. The varsity football teams season ended  with a loss to Lakeland.

Varsity football falls short to Lakeland in Regional Finals

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer November 25, 2018

Before the clock could hit zero, or the sportsmanlike post-game handshakes at midfield could be completed, tears were already filling in the eyes of the varsity football players. With these tears streaming...

Varsity football defeats Gaither in first round of playoffs

Varsity football defeats Gaither in first round of playoffs

Kate Caranante, Staffer November 17, 2018

The lights of Dad’s stadium shined down on the varsity football team as they lined up to kick off on their home field for the last time this season.    The Cowboys received the ball to start, and...

Getting into formation at the line of scrimmage, junior linemen Sonny Burnett, senior defensive lineman Mario Lovett and senior defensive lineman Jerico DeJesus prepare for defense against Leto High School Oct. 12 at Dad’s Stadium. The varsity football team won 69-6.

Varsity football prepares to face Gaither in playoffs

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer November 9, 2018

At the start of the fourth quarter Friday, Nov. 2, the varsity football team was trailing Newsome High school 36-35.   The only other time the Panthers were not winning at the start of fourth quarter...

Approaching to hit the ball, freshman Lily Frierson spikes down, securing a point for the varsity team at Freedom High School Oct. 15.  The team won against Leto High School 3-0.

Varisty volleyball becomes district champions

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

After coming out victorious, the girls volleyball team became district champions, defeating Wharton High School 3-1 Oct. 18. The girls will compete at Regionals next where they’ll vie for a...

Warming up on the field, the varsity football team runs through drills. They defeated Freedom 42-3 Oct. 19.

Varsity football defeats Freedom

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

The varsity football team traveled to Freedom High School Oct. 19, where they put up 42 points and gave up only three, improving to 7-1 on the season.    “We did move the ball around a lot, and...

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