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Bishop defense turns up big in 33-17 victory over Waccamaw

Bishop England High School football coach John Cantey was defensive when he talked about his team’s effort against Waccamaw in Region 7-AAA play. The Bishops posted a 33-17 victory, and Cantey sang his praises about the team’s Big D. “They played really well,” said Cantey, whose team recorded its...

BE boys win first place in the Championship division in cross country Coaches Classic

The Bishop England and Philip Simmons High School cross country teams both fared well at last weekend’s Coaches Classic, which was held at the Carolina Cup facility in Camden, SC. The meet is a showcase of top runners and teams in the state, and there were two varsity classifications contested:...

Glenn Churchill beats Suzanne Detar, author of “Don’t Lose the Ball in the Lights” — wins gift card to LIDI

Glenn Churchill is this week’s winner of the Pigskin Pick’em Challenge. He topped sponsor Suzanne Detar, author of “Don’t Lose the Ball in the Lights,” with an 11-1 score, easily beating her 8-5 effort. He won a $50 gift card to Ristorante LIDI as well as a signed copy of her book. Glenn has owned...

Bishops crush rival Hanahan in regional gridiron play

It’s always a good sign when a team bounces back from a demoralizing loss to post an impressive victory. What makes it even better is when that bounce-back victory comes against your biggest rival in a game that is really is no contest. That was the case Friday night when the Bishop England High...

A fishing story for the dogs and a good inexpensive rod

After the shark selfie episode, my fishing trips have been more sedate. Brody (the amazing fish finding dog) and I have been concentrating our efforts in the rivers and creeks. For the most part, the trout, flounder and redfish have been very cooperative. All are readily striking a Z-Man Trout...

BE swim teams hope to make a splash at state championships this weekend

The Bishop England High School swimming teams have experienced the ultimate thrill of victory the past few years. In 2016, the boys’ swimming team captured its first state championship in the school’s proud and storied history. In 2017, the girls’ swimming team captured its first state championship...

12-year-old Parker Owens beats Colby Hollifield of Daniel Island Ferry - wins Ferry rides

Pigskin Pick ‘Em Phenom does it again! Twelve-year-old Parker Owens won in a tie-breaker for the second time this season as he defeated Colby Hollifield to win Daniel Island Ferry tickets. Parker’s 10-2 score tied with another contestant but he pulled off the victory as the tiebreaker game was...

BE and Philip Simmons drop gridiron matchups

The Bishop England High School football team always has a tough challenge when the Bishops face a talented, speedy and well-coached Woodland football team. The Bishops made it even more difficult over the weekend as they dropped a 35-7 decision to the Wolverines. “It was the second week in a row...

No more shark selfies!

On an all too regular basis, we hear about people who get injured or even die while trying to take a picture for social media. This week, I was almost that guy. It all started when I decided to do a little tarpon fishing. With the water beginning to cool off, tarpon will be leaving the Lowcountry...

Sports Briefs - October 3, 2019

SIMONA HALEP TO MAKE VOLVO CAR OPEN DEBUT IN 2020 Reigning Wimbledon champion and Former World No. 1 Simona Halep will make her Volvo Car Open debut in 2020. The 27-year-old Romanian has been ranked within the WTA’s top 10 for the past six years. The VCO will take place April 4 – 12 on Daniel...