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What Palmetto Athletes Do During the Offseason

Ella Pedroso, Design Editor December 28, 2020

When not playing against other schools, the athletes of Miami Palmetto High School prepare for the next season. While competition season excites Palmetto athletes, the offseason holds equal importance. The...

Palmetto Senior High Schools Boys’ Lacrosse team put forth maximum effort in this years Jingle Brawl Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Love)

Palmetto Boys Lacrosse in Jingle Brawl 2020

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor December 27, 2020

      Through Dec. 19 and 20, the Miami Palmetto Senior High School Boys Lacrosse team participated in their second Jingle Brawl tournament.         The Christmas-themed 7 v. 7 tournament...

Palmetto wide receiver Brashard Smith runs through the defense en route to a 10-7 victory against Vero Beach. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Lewis/ImageReflex)

Palmetto Football Season Overview: A Year to Remember

Jack Meyer, Online Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2020

Just a few months ago, there was uncertainty as to if Palmetto would even play football at all this year. Now, the Panthers have finished their most successful season in the school’s history after an...

Florida Panthers Hire First African-American Assistant General Manager in NHL History

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor December 13, 2020

On Nov. 17, the Florida Panthers hockey team announced the hiring of Brett Peterson, making him the first African-American Assistant General Manager in the history of the National Hockey League.  Panthers...

Palmetto Football Season Update

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor December 12, 2020

Check out the Panther's latest video highlighting the success of our football team this season!

US Women’s National Soccer Team Back in Action

Bella Martin, Sports Editor December 9, 2020

The 2019 Women’s World Cup Champions, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), played their first soccer game in eight months on Nov. 27.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the soccer team has...

Football Legend Diego Maradona Passes Away

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Video Editor December 5, 2020

Diego Maradona, the famed football (known in America as soccer)  star, passed away on Nov. 25 from a heart attack in his home. At the age of 60 years old, Maradona has left a tremendous impact on football...

November: A Historic Month for Women in Sports

November: A Historic Month for Women in Sports

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Photo Editor December 5, 2020

This November, women made history within the sports industry, first in Major League Baseball, then in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Football and finally, in the National Football League. It...

Defensive tackle Leonard Taylor (#56) played a big role in Palmettos victory over Vero Beach.

Palmetto Football Advances to State Semi-Finals

Jack Meyer, Online Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2020

After another nail-biting game, the Palmetto Panthers are going to the Class 8A State Semi-Finals.  This season has been historic for the Panthers, who have now made it farther in the playoffs than...

Broncos Lose Four Quarterbacks to COVID-19 Against Saints

Gabriel Salvat, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

On Saturday, Nov. 28, the Denver Broncos announced that their four quarterbacks (Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, Blake Bortles and Jeff Driskel) posed too high of a risk to play against the New Orleans Saints...

The Role of Politics in Sports Today

Michael Angee, Design Editor November 29, 2020

Throughout 2020’s hardships, social issues have dominated the news cycle, social media and everyday life. Through professional sports, athletes can utilize their platforms to spread awareness of prominent...

What’s On The Menu (For Football) This Thanksgiving

Luca Rodriguez, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

Even during a pandemic, one thing always remains the same: the tradition of Thanksgiving football.  This Thanksgiving, the NFL returns with three games to keep your appetite full throughout the holiday....

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