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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…

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...

College athletes vote to unionize

College athletes vote to unionize

LaNae Fluellen, Circulation Manager October 27, 2014

A large percentage of North American colleges and universities offer athletic programs. In past year, student athletes have received an athletic scholarships, nice housing and other amenities. As of April...

NFL triumphs over college football

Robby Killette, Online Editor in Chief October 27, 2014

Most fans prefer to watch either professional or collegiate football. Both have their defining pros and cons, but it comes down to personal preference. I personally enjoy all levels of football, but professional...

Plant welcomes Wharton

Plant welcomes Wharton

Robby Killette, Online Editor in Chief October 24, 2014

Tonight the Wharton Wildcats will face off against the Panthers. Wharton is 4-4 this season, including wins over Riverview and Alonso. The Panthers hope to win their eighth straight game and fifth straight...

Current seniors look forward to playing sports in college

Rachel Ferreri, Staff writer September 30, 2014

Next year, Plant will lose three seniors from their athletic program. Angel Gaskin, Jake Fruhmorgen, and Raeder Frantzen will all graduate this school year and go on to play college sports on scholarship....

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