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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

As her opponent attempts to block the ball, junior Honor Culpepper takes a jump shot Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Tampa Bay Tech. The girls varsity basketball team won the game 45-40.

Winter sports prepare for season

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

Girls Basketball: This year’s girls basketball team has already started warming up. Senior Alexys Mathangani has been playing since her freshman year and said she now has a lot more pressure to...

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 team's 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...

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