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
Hyatt Criser

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor

Howdy, my name is Hyatt and I am the Sports Editor for PHS News! I am a Junior at Plant and I love playing sports as I participate on both the Varsity Lacrosse Team and the Varsity Swim Team. I also am super excited to cheer on every Plant team with my classmates from the stands.

All content by Hyatt Criser
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
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
Winning back-to-back seasons, the University of Georgia Bulldogs defeated Texas Christian University in the college football National Championship. Both teams shared their thoughts on the game.

Georgia Reigns Victorious over TCU in the 2023 CFB Championship

Hyatt Criser, Print Managing Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2023
Boy Meets Plant: Drumline with Nate Dibbs and Charlie Fisher

Boy Meets Plant: Drumline with Nate Dibbs and Charlie Fisher

Hyatt Criser, Print Managing Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2022
Boy Meets Plant: Senior Sunrise with Taylor Hammond

Boy Meets Plant: Senior Sunrise with Taylor Hammond

Hyatt Criser, Managing Editor-in-Chief, Print
August 18, 2022
Boy Meets Plant: Freshman Tips with Anna Tate

Boy Meets Plant: Freshman Tips with Anna Tate

Hyatt Criser, Managing Editor-in-Chief, Print
August 12, 2022
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

Tobey Maguire – My Love

Hyatt Criser, Sport's Editor
May 10, 2022
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
Boy Meets Plant: Chancellor Wilson and how to utilize caffeine and sleep

Boy Meets Plant: Chancellor Wilson and how to utilize caffeine and sleep

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Holding the 2nd place FFCC championship trophy, junior Nate Dibbs is surrounded by the band staff as they celebrate what they've achieved. Dibbs hopes to win 1st place with his team for his senior year.

Band places second at FFCC State Championships

Hyatt Criser, Sport's Editor
April 1, 2022
Boy Meets Plant: Tatum Morris and Jack Bricklemeyer

Boy Meets Plant: Tatum Morris and Jack Bricklemeyer

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
March 31, 2022
Boy Meets Plant: Lauren Clark

Boy Meets Plant: Lauren Clark

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
March 28, 2022
Scooping up the ball, Junior Rogan Kane wins a face off against Wharton. Plant Boys Lacrosse record is 6-1 this season.

Boys lacrosse gets their revenge

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
March 8, 2022
Raising his hands in the air, Rafael Nadal had just defeated Daniil Medvedev to the Australian Open Championship. This was Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam singles title, the most in history for one man.

Rafael Nadal wins 21st Grand Slam: the Australian open

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Forming a Y-pose with a smile on her face, Freshman Katherine Touger is held up by Senior Reagan Williams and a few other of her teammates as Plant Cheer Performed at Sussman Gym. Plant Cheer came in first place out of the eight teams competing on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

Plant cheer qualifies for Western conference finals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
January 12, 2022
Bouncing the ball, junior William Willard is at the free-throw line, adding to his team's points. Willard had 27 points, four assists, and four steals.

Boys basketball defeats Steinbrenner

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
The Plant panthers all celebrating after winning the class 7A volleyball championship game. Everyone was smiling after their 3-2 victory again Windermere.

Plant claims the Class 7A State title

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
November 29, 2021
Flipping midair, senior Maxwell Rolla-Mullins competed in the state finals for swim and dive on Nov. 12-14. Plant had many swimmers/divers compete in the meet.

Plant Swim and Dive competes at state finals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Serving the ball, junior Jennifer Rayburn defeated Venice with the rest of the girls varsity volleyball team to claim the title of regional champions. They will compete against Doral Academy Nov. 13 in state semis.

Volleyball team wins regionals

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Ascending off the ground, Junior Jaquez “Quay” Kindell, brings in a last minute touchdown catch to give the Panthers the lead at the end of the game. The Panthers defeated Durant 24-21 on Friday Oct. 29, 2021.

A minute to win it

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
November 4, 2021
Plant competed against Academy and Jesuit for the annual Spike and Splash meet. Spike and Splash is a charity event that raises awareness and donates to breast cancer.

Spike and splash

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
October 6, 2021
Senior Jean Luma lines up against Jefferson opponent. Plant defeated Jefferson 22-2.

Plant defeats Jefferson

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
Barshim and Tamberi raise their fists as they stand on top of the podium at the World Olympics in Tokyo.

Shared gold medal in Olympic high jump

Hyatt Criser, Sports Editor
August 18, 2021
The Saints walked off the field in realization that their season is over, but one Saint took a second to look up at the empty stands and gave, what many fans believe, was his last farewell; his name is Drew Brees. 

The End of Brees?  

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
February 3, 2021
On Monday night, Jan. 11, 2021 the Alabama Crimson Tide faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes to establish which team will take home the National Championship Trophy and will be the most superior football team at the collegiate level.

Alabama Wins the NCAA Football Championship 

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
January 13, 2021
Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin team up to journey to imaginary places in their backyard. The show The Backyardigans aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2013.

Which Backyardigan are you?

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
January 13, 2021
The ATP Finals is called the “fifth Grand Slam” by many tennis fans across the globe. With five different winners in the last five years, it is any of the eight contestant’s game to take the cup.

2020 Association of Tennis Professionals Finals 

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
December 1, 2020
Because of social distancing many people have turned to online games, such as chess, to pass their time. Friends are bonding and smiles are forming, for this socially-distant experience is a lot of fun and easy to access.

Chess as a Socially-Distant Game

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
November 3, 2020
On Saturday, Oct. 31 there was a full moon. The full moon fell on the night of Halloween.

Hello, Full Moon

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
November 2, 2020
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The film industry is making a move as AMC is reopening many of their theaters across the nation. To make up for the lack of movie production across the globe, due to the coronavirus outbreak, AMC theaters are displaying movies from past years.

AMC theaters releases plans to reopen

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
September 14, 2020
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