Call them the comeback kids. Plant is used to being front-runners. The Panthers are accustomed to large leads and playing with running clocks. But this postseason, Plant has discovered a new strength. ...more

December 14, 2008

Before they took the field Friday night, Plant players gathered in their field house for a motivational video. ...more

December 13, 2008

As the celebration was going on around him late Friday, the smile on Aaron Murray's face seemed wide enough to engulf Dad's Stadium. A few yards away, Phillip Ely was smiling widely, too. ...more

December 13, 2008

With so many talented players on the roster, Plant coach Robert Weiner said some of his good players can often "get lost in the shuffle" throughout the season. ...more

December 13, 2008

Call him what you like, Tribune columnist Martin Fennelly writes, but call Orson Charles the biggest reason Plant is in the state playoff semifinals. ...more

December 10, 2008

The sophomore doesn't mind becoming the backup once again if Aaron Murray is healthy enough to play in Friday's high school football state semifinal game. ...more

December 10, 2008

Less than two months after breaking his leg and dislocating his ankle, the standout quarterback may start in the team's state semifinal. ...more

December 9, 2008

Plant tailback Marco Cobb and fullback Chris Hesson form a balanced attack as they try to win a 2nd state championship. ...more

December 9, 2008

Plant quarterback Aaron Murray put on pads and practiced Monday night for the first time since breaking his leg on Oct. 16. Murray took snaps with the first team as the Panthers prepared to take on Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer in Friday night's Class 4A semifinal game. Phillip Ely, who has started at quarterback since Murray was injured in the Oct. 16 game against Hillsborough, split the reps with Murray. It still remains to be seen whether Murray will start and play in Friday night's game. "We had a tremendous day of practice," Coach Robert Weiner said. "It took him about 10 throws. He was a little rusty on the first couple of throws and afraid to put pressure on the first couple of throws, but then he got back in rhythm. "We'll make some decisions over the next couple of days and see what we're going to do." You can read more about Murray's return on TBO.com Tuesday. There will also be video of Murray's remarkable road back featuring his grueling rehabilitation. ...more

December 8, 2008

If Plant wins its second state title in three years, it can thank Armwood. First, the Panthers have to get past Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer in Friday night's home Class 4A state semifinal game. And a history of teams that have defeated the Hawks in the postseason recently bodes well for Plant. ...more

December 7, 2008