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

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

PHS News

Twirling, Serena Williams celebrates her first-round win against Danka Kovinić at the US Open. Williams made it to the third round of the final tournament of her career before losing to Ajla Tomljanović this past Friday night. (Twitter/mefeater)

Compton to Champion: Serena Williams Retires

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief September 8, 2022

Twenty-seven years, 73 singles titles and 23 Grand Slams later, Serena Williams played her final tennis match last Friday night in New York during the third round of the US Open. Her legendary career ended...

Plant Swim Team circles up for their pre-game chant.

Swim Meet vs Robinson

Bella Johnson, Staffer September 2, 2022

On August 30th, the Plant swim and dive team completed their first meet of the season against the Robinson Knights.   Prior to the meet, seniors on the team reflected on the fact that this was their...

Seniors Hyatt Criser and Jack Bricklemeyer smile as they finish time trials for the last time.

Plant Swim Starts Season with Time Trials

Bella Johnson, Staffer August 26, 2022

On August 22, the Plant Swim Team completed their time trials. This is for swimmers to determine their spot on the team.  Swimmers participating in the trials had to swim a 100-yard freestyle swim,...

Player number 23 tackles Wharton running back. Plant lost against Wharton in a preseason game 14-7.

Plant Kicks Off Season Against Wharton

Bella Johnson, Staffer August 24, 2022

On August 19th, Plant Varsity Football had a preseason game against Wharton High School to kick off this year's football season.   Quarter one started out with a Plant fumble which Wharton recovered....

With enthusiasm, last years Gold Rush cheered on the varsity football team. During the fall on Friday nights, many students join together in support for Plants team.

Building Up the Rush

Sophia Gray, Online Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2022

This upcoming Friday, Plant's Varsity football team will kick off the year with a pre-season game against Wharton. Even though it is not an official game that counts towards the team's record, Plant's...

Bat in hand, junior Nick Hanson swigs his bat ready to hit the ball. Plant won against Windermere High School 2-0 on May 17.

Baseball wins Regional Finals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor May 19, 2022

On May 17, Plant Baseball played their Regional Finals match against Windermere High School. With the score 2-0, the Panthers were victorious and now have their eyes on the State Playoffs. “We just...

Listen as H.B. Plant High Schools seasoned cheerleading coach, Jeniese Gorman, & film making senior Alan Stark dive into all things cheer!

Mat talk | “I pay my taxes” ep 4

Alan Stark, Video Editor May 16, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/63oUSJo6XhoEX4poELzVNN?si=8JspH2MYRiG4vcMa95H3Rg

Stick in hand, senior Hayden Stoltzfoos prepares to make a goal. Stoltzfoos has played Plant lacrosse all 4 years and is now team captain.

From benches to Vassar: senior reflects on his last season playing high school lacrosse.

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2022

Senior Hayden Stoltzfoos ended his high school lacrosse career on May 5 when they lost in the State Final 4. They played against St. Thomas Aquinas and lost 12-10. Boys’ lacrosse ranked 74 in the nation...

Listen as H.B. Plant High Schools seasoned cheerleading coach, Jeniese Gorman, & film making senior Alan Stark dive into all things cheer!

Mat Talk | No More Cheer Cheer EP 3

Alan Stark, Video Editor May 9, 2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/07FTRZRXku3GqIUipthRVw?si=bd0b6d02bfd34d3a  

The Plant tennis teams made it all the way to states. They worked hard all year and worked together to meet their collective goal.

Order on the court

Giada Moralejo, Staffer May 6, 2022

The success of the Plant High School Tennis team has been flying under the radar. The team has caught the attention of the student body as they made it to the state competition this past week after beating...

Dodging his opponent, Hayden Stoltzfoos, aided his team in winning the regional semi-final match against Gulf Coast. The panthers won 24-5 and will now advance to the regional finals at Plant on Saturday at 7pm.

Boys lacrosse moves on to Regional Finals

Hyatt Criser, Sport's Editor April 29, 2022

On April 27, the boy's lacrosse team defeated the Gulf Coast Sharks in the Regional Semifinals. With no previous meeting, neither team knew what to expect on the field.  After a 1-1 start, Plant Lacrosse...

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