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As soon as the whistle blows, the Girls Swimming Team dives into the pool with the goal to place in the meet at Bobby Hicks Thursday, Aug. 30. The Lady Panthers won 151-24 against Robinson High School.

Swim defeats Robinson

Paola Laborda, Photographer September 24, 2018

Jogging off the field for a water-break junior linebacker Christian Carvajal receives a bottle from senior safety Isaac Sames Friday, Sept. 21. The Panthers defeated Gaither 44-34.

Varsity football defeats Gaither

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer September 23, 2018

Coming off their bye week, the varsity football team ventured north to take on the Gaither High School Cowboys Friday, Sept. 21. Even with a muddy field and players slipping all over the field, it...

Swimming since she was four years old, sophomore Morgan Austrich plans to continue throughout college. Swimming has helped manage her time and stay motivated in school.

Diving In

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer September 22, 2018

Sophomore Morgan Austrich was four years old when she first learned to swim. These first strokes ended up taking her down the road of competitive swimming and continued to follow her into high...

Caught midair to get to the ball, freshman McKenzie Nichols prepares to bump the ball over the net Tuesday, Sept. 4. The JV Girls volleyball team won both sets 25-14 and 25-10 in the gym.

JV volleyball defeats Leto

Vendela Busbee, Photographer September 21, 2018

After the Panthers scored a touchdown to put them in the lead, senior kicker Evan Passath kicks off to Armwood High School at Dad’s Stadium Sept. 7. The game ended with a Panther defeat 18-21.

Varsity football comes up short against Armwood

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

The varsity football team hosted the Armwood Hawks and lost 21-18, breaking their two-game win streak at Dad’s Stadium Sept. 7.  "There’s always a silver lining to that game, but we’d like...

Playing at Buckhorn Springs, sophomore Annika Johnson takes a swing Aug 20. Johnson shot a 55, assisting in the team’s win against Freedom and Robinson high schools.

Student athletes set the par for the season

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer September 15, 2018

The girls golf team won their first match of the season against Freedom and Robinson high schools Monday, Aug. 20, at the Buckhorn Springs golf course.   “I was very happy that we won the first...

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.

Varsity football defeats Robinson

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer September 7, 2018

For their second test of the season, the Plant Panthers traveled to Jack Peters Field to take on the Robinson Knights, who they defeated 40-6.   “We’re going to do our thing,” senior defensive...

Buying tickets ahead of time, sophomore Sebastian Sargeant is greeted by retired U.S. History teacher Robert Angert, who is in charge of the ticket table in the office. Tickets will be on sale for $5 before the game at 7:30 p.m Friday, Sept. 7.

Varsity football team prepares to face Armwood

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer September 6, 2018

The varsity football team looks to hand their rivals at Armwood High School their second loss of the season under the lights of Dad’s Stadium at the next game. With the Panthers currently...

Celebrating the team’s win, senior Sean O’Keeffe holds up his helmet and sings the alma mater with his teammates at Dad’s Stadium Saturday, Aug. 25. The varsity football team won their first home game 45-28 against Hillsborough High School.

Varsity football defeats Hillsborough

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer August 30, 2018

The varsity football team opened their 2018 season against the Hillsborough Terriers in a game that has a deeper meaning to it when it comes down to the history of the two schools.  “It’s...

During the preseason game, offensive linemen and seniors Will Putnam, Daniel O’Neill and Max Phillips block their opponents Friday, Aug. 17, at Powell-Davis Stadium. Due to a rain delay, the score stayed 25-25 for a tied game against Venice High School.

Varsity football ties defending state champions

Katy Kasper, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

The varsity football team tied with the defending state champions, Venice High School, with a final score of 25-25 during the preseason.   “I was really confident going into the game on Friday...

In support of Be the Light, journalism teacher Louisa Avery wears a purple and teal ribbon. Be the Light was created to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Be the Light

Alexis Perno, News Editor August 25, 2018

Update: Due to thunderstorms, the game was rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. The Be the Light event will still be going as planned. The first varsity football game of the season is Friday, Aug....

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