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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

Carrying the ball in his stick, Senior Leif McGraw has just won the face and is pushing the offensive possession. Boy Lacrosse defeated Newsome in the District Championship on Thursday, April 13.

Boys Lacrosse Wins District Finals

Hyatt Criser, Print Managing Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, the boys lacrosse team defeated Newsome High School to win the District Championship. The Plant Boys successfully scored 17 goals, concluding the game with a final score of 17-4. Reaching...

On Thursday, March 30, the Tampa Bay Rays played their first game of the season against the Detroit Tigers. They started their 25th season with a win of 4-0.

Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day 2023

Giada Moralejo, Social Media Manager April 4, 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their 25th season on Thursday, March 30 against the Detroit Tigers. Playing this team brought a sense of nostalgia to fans because in 1988, almost exactly 25 years ago, at...

Senior, Hamilton Lee, prepares to hit during the Durant v. Plant game of the year. The final score was 4-2, Panthers.

Plant Baseball Hits into Their Home-Opener

Bella Johnson, Staffer March 2, 2023

The Plant Panthers had their home-opener against the Durant Cougars on Monday, Feb. 20th. The Panthers had just come off a win against the Jesuit Tigers the previous Tuesday led by head coach, Dennis Braun.  During...

Players for the Plant Baseball team stand and wait for their preseason opener against Jesuit to start. The final score of the game was 3-1, Panthers.

Plant Baseball Swings into the New Season

Bella Johnson, Staffer February 21, 2023

The time? 7:00 p.m. The date? Tuesday, Feb 14th. The place? The Jesuit High School baseball field. The Plant Panthers played their first pre-season opener for the 2022-2023 season against the Jesuit Tigers.  Senior...

Plant Vs. Hurricanes Gallery

Plant Vs. Hurricanes Gallery

Lucas Howes, Staffer February 19, 2023

The girls basketball team won districts this Friday against sickles. This means they have advanced to the regional quarterfinals as a #2 seed and will play Newsome at Plant at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. Come support the Lady Panthers.

Girls Basketball Wins Disrticts

Morgan Sieper, Staffer February 12, 2023

Last Friday, Feb. 3, the Plant Girls Basketball team won yet another district championship with a victory over Sickles. The Lady Panthers won with a score of 62-44. Although the game started close, the...

As the new year starts at full swing, so does spring sports including girls lacrosse. Falling at regionals last year the team shares some unfinished business they plan to complete this season.

Lacrosse is Back

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2023

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 state. A few seniors were interviewed...

Standing with his arm raised, Senior Shane Schuster just drained a three point shot in front of the PHS Gold Rush. The Panthers went on to defeat Jesuit 51-48 in a comeback win.

This is our House

Hyatt Criser, Print Managing Editor-In-Chief February 6, 2023

The boys varsity basketball team competed against their home-town-rival, the Jesuit Tigers,  this past Friday, Jan. 27, at 8 pm. While the scoreboard was leaning towards the Tigers midway at the start...

The athletes and partners of Special Olympics sit and await instructions for the practice. The team played a soccer match at the end of practice to end the first meeting of the spring season on a positive note.

Special Olympics Spring Season

Bella Johnson, Staffer February 2, 2023

The date? January 23rd. The place? Plant High School. What is happening? The Plant High School Special Olympics spring season is back!  The Special Olympics club is dedicated to inclusion for the Special...

Plant softball has been chasing a district win in the post-season and finally attained the goal last year, pictured here celebrating after knocking out Alonso. This season with six seniors on the verge of graduation, the Panthers are more driven than ever to take states.

Plant Softball Returns

Lizzy Breen, Staffer January 30, 2023

Spring athletics are kicking off at Plant High School. Many teams are preparing to conduct their tryouts in the upcoming weeks. The Lady Panthers Softball team, coached by Lauren Castellvi-Donahue, is...

The Special Olympics club posed for a photo at their Publix Awareness Event. The club raised money through donations from shoppers walking by.

Special Olympics Event

Bella Johnson, Staffer January 23, 2023

On Tuesday January 17th, the Plant High School Special Olympics club met at a local Publix store to raise money and awareness for the athletes by selling torches. The members of Special Olympics showed...

Plant V. Alonso Girls Soccer

Plant V. Alonso Girls Soccer

Lucas Howes, Staffer January 19, 2023

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