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

PHS News

The Varsity football team and the Plant Cheer team celebrate after a 17-0 victory over the Strawberry Crest Chargers.

Strawberry Crest Vs Plant Football

Bella Johnson, Staffer October 11, 2022

On Monday October 3rd, the Plant Panthers Football played the previously postponed game against Strawberry Crest Chargers. The kickoff was at 7 pm at Dad’s Stadium.  “It’s going to be a great...

Players ran out of the tunnel and prepared to start the game. The final was 65-0, Plant.

Jv Football vs Steinbrenner

Bella Johnson, Staffer October 11, 2022

On September 23rd, the JV Plant Panthers Football team played against the Steinbrenner Warriors at home. The game started at 7:00 pm succeeding the coin toss, which Steinbrenner won.  Within the first...

What has lead to the recent success of the Plant High cheer team? And will they make it back to states this year?

Plant Cheer Recent Success Story

Lizzy Breen, Staffer October 7, 2022

Plant has been a consistent and successful producer of student athletes since its establishment in 1926. One sport has had high success in academics and athletics in recent years, including earning the...

After a brutal injury Paige Bueckers announces return to UConn for her senior basketball season.

Paige Bueckers Announces Return to UConn for her Senior Season

Morgan Sieper, Staffer October 4, 2022

UConn women's basketball star point guard Paige Bueckers just announced she would be returning to UConn for her senior season after suffering from an ACL tear during a pickup game on Aug. 1. After this...

Dak Prescott, star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboy's, out after the first game

Dak Prescott Suffers Hand Fracture

Morgan Sieper, Staffer September 21, 2022

Cowboy’s star quarterback, Dak Prescott, suffers hand fracture in season opener. During the Dallas Cowboy's home season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a promising season came crashing down...

The swimmers prepare to hop on the blocks and start the race. The Panthers Girls and Boys team both won.

Plant Swim Meet vs Sickles and Freedom

Bella Johnson, Staffer September 16, 2022

The Plant High School Swim Team competed against Sickles and Freedom on September 8. The second meet of the season began at 6:00 p.m. and started with the 200-medley relay.  “I swam in the 200 free...

Will the Bucs have it in them to continue the Champa Bay title?

Buccaneers Season

Morgan Sieper, Staffer September 13, 2022

Can the Buccaneers get back to the top?  After falling short of the Super Bowl last season, the Buccaneers are stacking up a roster of championship players ready to take the field. Their offense includes...

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 year's Gold Rush cheered on the varsity football team. During the fall on Friday nights, many students join together in support for Plant's 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...

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