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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

Many Florida State University (FSU) expressed their anger with the recent College Football Playoff Committee’s decision to leave the team out of the CFP Finals. However, some throughout Plant support the committee’s decision to omit the team this season.

FSU Not in CFP: A Travesty or Triumph?

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor December 4, 2023

College football. The sport that some love so much it takes up every Saturday from August to January, in which the College Football Playoff Finals are played. This year the rankings were announced on Dec....

The Plant Panthers prepare to snap the ball in one of their regular season games. The record of the team being 11-2 is the reason they have been able to get so far into the playoffs.

The Red Zone: The Road to States

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The road to states for any sport is a tedious path yet a majority of the sports at Plant have made it to semifinals or THE state championship, such as Plant Varsity Volleyball team who clutched the state...

Special Olympics athlete, Daniel, shoots during the first basketball season practice of the year for Special Olympics. The team hopes to have a promising and fulfilling season like the previous one.

Bouncing Into Basketball Season with Special Olympics

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

One of the biggest and most well-known clubs at Plant is Special Olympics, a club dedicated to increasing diversity within the Plant community through sports. Both athletes and partners look forward to...

Cash Strayer, a junior at Plant, committed to the University of Florida in May of 2022 for baseball. Strayer was a very important and prominent player in the 2022-2023 Plant Varsity Baseball and helped led the team to the States Championship in May of that year.

Chomping to the Top: Cash Strayer Commits to UF

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor November 2, 2023

Tampa local and Plant High School baseball player, Cash Strayer, committed to the University of Florida for baseball this past year. Strayer plays Outfield, Middle Infield, and shortstop, a valuable asset...

The Plant Football Team has their last game of the season on Oct. 26th. The seniors on the team prepare for their last home game of the season.

The Final Quarter: A Bittersweet End for Senior Football

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor October 26, 2023

Every sport at Plant has seniors on the team and every single one is approaching a very dreaded day for many, their last days on the team.  Football, one of the most popular sports at Plant, is approaching...

Serving into Plant Volleyball’s Senior Night

Serving into Plant Volleyball’s Senior Night

Giada Moralejo, Online Managing Editor In Chief October 24, 2023

Seniors, Libby Maddux and Abby Pointer hug before one of their last meets on the team. Both Pointer and Maddux have been friends since starting swim and this is their last year together before graduating.

Diving into the Deep End: Seniors Say Goodbye

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor October 23, 2023

The Plant High School Swim Team had their Senior Night meet on Oct. 12th against Newsome. The team concluded its regular season meets and prepares for districts on the 25th in Clearwater.    The...

Above, Plant Varsity Cross Country is seen warming up for the FSU Pre-State. They are seen getting ready to run the race.

Cross Country FSU Pre State

William Farmen, Staffer October 13, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 30th, the Varsity Cross Country team participated in an FSU Cross Country meet with the aim of qualifying for the State meet scheduled for Nov. 7. The team competed in the Boys Elite...

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