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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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Looking at the defender, junior point guard Jean Luma prepares to take a shot. The boys basketball team was defeated by Alonso High School in their second game of the season.

Boys basketball falls to Alonso

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2020
Surrounding their gingerbread house, senior Julia Wolfe and juniors Salena Kahassai and Rowan OFlanagan apply candies to the roof. The team was awarded the superlative of Best Late Entry.

Gingerbread House Superlatives

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
December 18, 2020
Looking down the court, senior point guard Nyla Jean heads toward the basket. The girls basketball team has started their season with a record of 6-0.

Girls basketball defeats Alonso  

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2020
Sitting on the table, the plate is filled with the slices of pies to try. Each staffer tried nine pies.

Staff taste tests pies

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2020
Holding the microphone soccer player Lauren Webster announces she will be attending Meredith College next fall. Three other members of the girls soccer team also signed letters of intent on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Students speak at signing day ceremony

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2020
Walking down the aisle senior John Banks Whiteley holds his little sisters hand. Whiteley said his going miss going to Moes after meets with his teammates.

Swim team celebrates senior night

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2020
Running down the field, return man EJ Crawford prepares to escape the defenders. The varsity football team will face Sickles High School on Friday, Sept. 25.

Varsity football player honors teammate

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2020
Standing alongside his family, senior wide receiver Ray Desanto smiles for a picture during the senior night ceremony. Desanto caught the first touchdown of the season versus Lennard on Friday, Sept. 11.

Varsity football honors seniors

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2020
The XFL fills for bankruptcy amid pandemic. This is the second time league has not made it past its first season.

XFL files for Bankruptcy

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Surrounded by players, Weiner holds up the 2009 State Championship Trophy. Varsity football defeated Manatee High School 21-14.

More than a game

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Preparing to face Armwood High School, senior linebackers Ben Hestorff and Jackson Hacker walk onto the field holding hands. Hestorff later wore number five to honor his teammate.

#5Strong

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Backpedaling during practice, senior cornerback Elijah Cook prepares for the upcoming game. The varsity football team will face Armwood High School Friday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Football team unveils new theme

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor
August 23, 2019
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