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PHS News

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

PHS News

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

PHS News

I’ll tell you what Floyd will knock Pacquaio out

Robby Killette, Online Editor in Chief April 27, 2015

After years of waiting, the boxing world will finally get the fight they’ve been wanting. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Manny Pacquaio will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, May 2. The...

Softball swings into spring action

Softball swings into spring action

Rachel Ferreri, Staff Writer April 23, 2015

The softball team is competing at districts on April 13, and they currently rank No. 1 in Hillsborough County. The district tournament will be hosted at Plant this year. “One of the reasons that...

Jacob Hochhausler, junior, aims to take a shot during the 2014 National Championships. The top six juniors in the country competed for three spots on the podium; Hochhausler’s near perfect score placed first.

Junior competes on national platform

Emily Griewe, Copy Editor April 20, 2015

Junior Jacob Hochhausler doesn’t pass, tackle, dribble, rally, spike, sprint or score. But he currently holds the highest national ranking in a U.S. Olympic sport: Shooting. Though little known, shooting...

Seniors play final baseball games

Seniors play final baseball games

Henry Jetmundsen, Webmaster April 20, 2015

Spring time means the start of the season many of Plant’s sports, including baseball. Some of the senior players for the team this year hold exceptional talent that could take them to play to college...

I’ll tell you what…

Robby Killette, Online Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2015

Last season after recording a 2-14 record the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the worst team in the NFL. Being the worst team, they will be selecting the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, April 30. There...

Lacrosse players prep’ up for season

Katie Chae, Staff Writer February 27, 2015

As conditioning progresses and new members get tapped, lacrosse season takes over as one of the spring sports. Players prepare to rival the toughest teams in the county. A few senior were interviewed...

Girls tennis team earns victory

Rachel Ferreri, Staff Writer February 17, 2015

The girls tennis team won their match 5-2, at the Apollo beach club on Tuesday February 10. “I think that one of our strengths was remaining consistent with our shots as well as staying focused,”...

Members of the student section get amped up during a Friday night football game.

Students’ school spirit skyrockets over past 30 years

E.V Phillips, Sports Editor February 6, 2015

Though Angela Adamo may have been right in questioning the lack of school spirit at school, it’s entertaining to look back and see that the school has done some serious student renovation since the 1980s....

The cheerleading squad cheers on the sideline during a home football game. The cheerleaders train hard before every event, showing their dedication.

Cheerleaders hollaback at negative stereotypes

Katie Whitson, News Editor February 6, 2015

Cheerleading, an All-American high school sport, holds a long-established position in Plant athletics. Despite cheerleading’s rank as the second youth sport in “catastrophic injuries,” accord- ing...

Morgan Tankersley, freshman, rests alongside a competitor after a race during the swim team’s state champion- ship. Tankersley broke the school record in the 500 meter freestyle and helped the girls team place sixth.

Swim coach leads record-breaking team at state meet

Katie Whitson, News Editor December 16, 2014

Medals and broken records at state finals marked the conclusion of the fall season of boys and girls swim. Gil Gonzalez, psychology teacher, led the Boys and Girls swim teams in their Nov. 8 com- petition....

Jake Frumorgen will play in the U.S Army All-American Bowl. Fruhmorgen was presented with a hat and a jersey during the ceremony.

Fruhmorgen to play in U.S Army All-American Bowl

Robby Killette, Online Editor in Chief December 1, 2014

Unofficial club appreciates obscure sports

October 28, 2014

In a school with nearly every major sport represented, an unofficial club has arrived as a beacon of hope for those who perhaps have accumulated more than their fair share of participation trophies. The...

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