The water tower above Plant High proclaims the school "Home of State Champions." ...more

January 16, 2009

As much as the Sickles Gryphons struggled in Friday night's first half, they cruised in the second. ...more

January 10, 2009

Recently Tampa native Robert Marve chose to end his 1.5-year stay at the University of Miami. UM Coach Randy Shannon granted him a release, with stipulations that he could not attend ACC, SEC or in-state schools. Since that time, Plant Head Coach Robert Weiner has undertaken to assault the character of Shannon using any media outlet that will listen. His actions are immature, if not despicable. ...more

January 5, 2009

Plant High backup quarterback and fill-in starter Phillip Ely heard the applause and was taken aback. ...more

December 22, 2008

Plant coach Robert Weiner gathered his players before Saturday's Class 4A state championship game and gave them a simple directive. ...more

December 21, 2008

Soon after receiving their gold medals, Plant players and coaches crowded together on the celebration riser at midfield. Coach Robert Weiner held up the championship trophy, while Orson Charles stared at it. ...more

December 21, 2008

Led by Aaron Murray and Orson Charles, as well as a smothering defense, the Panthers beat Tallahassee Lincoln 34-14 for the 4A state football championship. ...more

December 20, 2008

It's a good thing Plant High coach Robert Weiner loves roller coasters, since he has been on one heck of a ride this season. ...more

December 20, 2008

When Plant quarterback Aaron Murray went down with a broken leg and dislocated ankle on Oct. 16 against Hillsborough, many people wrote off the Panthers. But then backup Phillip Ely stepped up, as did the running game and receivers Orson Charles and Allen Sampson, and the Plant defense rose to the occasion. ...more

December 17, 2008

David Gamble brought a prop to Saturday's film session. The Plant High defensive lineman showed off the silver medal he received at last year's Class 2A state championship game as a member of the runner-up Tampa Catholic team. ...more

December 16, 2008