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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

Why the Carolina Panthers won’t win Super Bowl L and why the Patriots will

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor January 12, 2016

Besides from the Kansas City Chiefs, the Carolina Panthers are the hottest team in football right now. They've won 15 games this year, losing a divisional road game in Atlanta back in Week 16. But 15-1...

Senior reflects on successful season

Senior reflects on successful season

Zoie Ashemeade, Public Relations November 20, 2015

Interview with Emma Frierson, senior, volleyball player. Q: How long has the team been practicing to go to states? A: Plant volleyball had conditioning all throughout summer and as soon as the team...

Firing McHale appears spontaneous and unwarranted

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor November 19, 2015

As of Wednesday morning, the Houston Rockets fired Head Coach Kevin McHale. McHale, who went 189-123 in 4 seasons as head coach, with his first year taking over for the organization being in the 2011-12...

JV Football Season Ends

Persha Haj, Staff Writer October 27, 2015

JV football players wrap up their season with an astounding 50-0 victory against Bloomingdale at Dad's Stadium Thursday, Oct. 22nd. Throughout the entire season the boys have put in loads of blood, sweat...

Daily fantasy football draws gambling parallels

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor October 22, 2015

Chances are, many commercials on TV are for fantasy football. Whether it be DraftKings, a site similar to FanDuel, where choosing the perfect one week lineup (referred to as daily fantasy football) awards...

Upcoming NBA season will bring many surprises

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor October 22, 2015

Starting on October 27, the NBA season will return, prompting many discussions about what will be in store for the next couple of months. The 82 games in the upcoming season will bring along many surprises,...

Runners reflect on Cross Country season

Sam Werner, Circulation Manager October 22, 2015

With the end of the junior varsity girls cross country season juniors Erin Seaton and Sarah Seghrouchni reflect on their running season. What was your favorite part about this season and why? Erin:...

Atlas Contributes to Volleyball Team

Rachel Ferreri & Maggie Fitzsimmons, Features Editor & Copy Editor September 20, 2015

Q: How long have you been playing volleyball? A: I’ve been playing for about six years now, and this is my third year playing on the varsity team here [at plant]. Q: How did you start playing...

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...

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