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
Kate Caranante

Kate Caranante, Online Editor in Chief

Kate is a senior and the Online Editor-in-Chief of the Pep O’ Plant. She enjoys reporting on football games and hopes to major in Sports Journalism when she heads off to college next year. Kate looks forward to going to Gator games again once COVID-19 is over and is nervously waiting for the last Friday in February when she finds out if she gets into the University of Florida. Over quarantine Kate got two miniature Australian Sheppard puppies named Dakota and Delilah. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach with her friends and cooking with her family. 

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Following the signing of their letters of intent, seniors Caleb Faris, Enrique Jerico DeJesus, Jude May, Romain "Smoke" Mungin and Cameron Shaw stand alongside head coach Robert Weiner in the media center Wednesday, Feb. 6. They all announced their decisions to play Division I football on National Signing Day.

Students sign national letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
College football fans continue to argue whether the athletes should be paid. After Joey Bosa withdrew from school to focus on the NFL Draft following an injury, the argument was brought back up.

Colleges should not pay football players

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Calling him a “once in a lifetime player,” head coach Robert Weiner introduces senior offensive lineman William Putnam Dec. 20 in the field house. Putnam announced he had signed with Clemson University by pulling out a Clemson hat and placing it on his head.

Student athletes sign letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
December 31, 2018
Junior Tucker Gleason prepares to pass the ball to an open receiver in the first half of the Plant vs. Robinson game Friday, Aug. 31. Moments after the play, the ball was caught for a first down at Robinson High School.

Fall Sports Recap

Kate Caranante and Hartley Hill
December 7, 2018
Right after assistant principal Lauren Otero declares the 2019 athletes, the 17 students sign their National Letter of Intent to pursue their academic and athletic career at a collegiate level Nov. 14 in the media center. A reception was held afterwards in celebration of the athletes.

17 students sign letters of intent

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Four-star senior offensive lineman William Putnam stands in front of his teammates as the U.S. Army All-American Bowl representative presents him his jersey for the U.S. Army All-American bowl game. Putnam was selected as one of the top 100 senior football players in the nation and will partake in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game Jan. 5 in the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Student receives U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Trying to get around the defender, junior wide receiver Caleb Faris heads toward the end zone. The varsity football team's season ended with a loss to Lakeland.

Varsity football falls short to Lakeland in Regional Finals

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
November 25, 2018
The varsity football team stretches during pre-game warmups at Viera High School. The team defeated Viera 39-18 and will move on to the regional final where they will face No.1 Lakeland Highschool.

[Photo] Varsity football defeats Viera

November 18, 2018
Varsity football defeats Gaither in first round of playoffs

Varsity football defeats Gaither in first round of playoffs

Kate Caranante, Staffer
November 17, 2018
Getting into formation at the line of scrimmage, junior linemen Sonny Burnett, senior defensive lineman Mario Lovett and senior defensive lineman Jerico DeJesus prepare for defense against Leto High School Oct. 12 at Dad’s Stadium. The varsity football team won 69-6.

Varsity football prepares to face Gaither in playoffs

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. This school year, Hillsborough County designated hurricane make-up days as Veterans Day, Nov. 12 and three fall break days from Nov. 20- 24.

October News Briefs

Addie Robey, Ava Nelson, Ariana Cimino, Kate Caranante, and Clio Bruno
November 5, 2018
Warming up on the field, the varsity football team runs through drills. They defeated Freedom 42-3 Oct. 19.

Varsity football defeats Freedom

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Getting into formation on the line of scrimmage, the offensive line waits for senior center Max Phillips to snap the ball at Sickles High School. The varsity football team gained another win 21-0.

Varsity football shuts out Sickles

Kate Caranante, Sports Writer
October 5, 2018
Before the warmup, senior running back Walter Wilbon III gives a handshake to senior defensive back and wide receiver Romain “Smoke” Mungin at Dad’s Stadium Oct. 12. The varsity football team won against Leto High School 69-6.

Varsity football defeats Leto

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Varsity girls Volleyball has a tradition of bringing chopsticks to practices and games. Junior Birdie Frierson said the chopsticks unite them as a team, and show how hard it is to break them down when they’re all together.

Team traditions show unity

Kate Caranante, Sports Writer
October 16, 2018
Varsity football defeats Wharton

Varsity football defeats Wharton

Kate Caranante, Sports Writer
October 12, 2018
Brian Taylor teaches the Advanced Placement and Honors level courses in addition to traditional courses. Taylor previously worked as a middle school art teacher and before teaching he worked as a commercial artist for 12 years.

Art program welcomes new teacher

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Jogging off the field for a water-break junior linebacker Christian Carvajal receives a bottle from senior safety Isaac Sames Friday, Sept. 21. The Panthers defeated Gaither 44-34.

Varsity football defeats Gaither

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
After the Panthers scored a touchdown to put them in the lead, senior kicker Evan Passath kicks off to Armwood High School at Dad’s Stadium Sept. 7. The game ended with a Panther defeat 18-21.

Varsity football comes up short against Armwood

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Junior Tucker Gleason prepares to pass the ball to an open receiver in the first half of the Plant vs. Robinson game Friday, Aug. 31. Moments after the play, the ball was caught for a first down at Robinson High School.

Varsity football defeats Robinson

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Buying tickets ahead of time, sophomore Sebastian Sargeant is greeted by retired U.S. History teacher Robert Angert, who is in charge of the ticket table in the office. Tickets will be on sale for $5 before the game at 7:30 p.m Friday, Sept. 7.

Varsity football team prepares to face Armwood

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
September 6, 2018
Celebrating the team’s win, senior Sean O’Keeffe holds up his helmet and sings the alma mater with his teammates at Dad’s Stadium Saturday, Aug. 25. The varsity football team won their first home game 45-28 against Hillsborough High School.

Varsity football defeats Hillsborough

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018

[Video] Swift impresses at Tampa show

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
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