Sports

Treat every day as a holiday

Every day, I endeavor to fill my time with the five Fs: Faith. Family. Fishing. Food. Fun. The more Fs I squeeze in, the better the day. In an odd sort of way, everyday is a holiday. If you are wondering what that is like, here is a glimpse into a day of my life. Brody wakes me up promptly...

Vitamin D protects athletes from injuries

A 2020 study from the American Journal of Sports Medicine determines vitamin D levels are insufficient in most people, and these low levels can cause injuries in elite athletes. For years, many believed sunshine alone could provide the needed amount of vitamin D, but that is not the case. Dr....

Philip Simmons boys, girls edge BE with home court advantage

The Philip Simmons High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams both picked up big victories on Dec. 9 with home court wins over Bishop England. But the Iron Horses won’t have much time to celebrate. They travel to Father O’Brien Gymnasium Dec. 16 to battle the Bishops. Throw in Dec. 14’s...

Iron Horses breed 3 all-state selections, 2 honorable mentions

The Philip Simmons High School football team enjoyed another successful season with a winning record and a playoff appearance in its first year at the Class AAA level. Three key players from this year’s squad earned all-state honors from the South Carolina Football Coaches Association,...

Fish for trout on the falling tide and redfish at low tide

After the Garmin Live Scope episode, Brody and I are once again on talking terms. It was good to put all the drama behind us and get back to fishing. Our plan was to target trout on the falling tide and then switch to redfish at dead low tide. We invited Elliott (my son) to join us. We...

Annual BE game of hoops warms hearts, unites all

It’s one of the most anticipated events of the year at Bishop England High School – the annual “Unified PE” basketball game for students in the school’s Options program and their peers. And the entire school community turned out in force to cheer them on. The teams squared off on Dec. 9,...

Robert Musso beats DI Rotary’s ‘Quackie’ with 9-3 record

Robert Musso is this week’s winner of the Pigskin Pick ’em. His 9-3 score was just enough to beat Daniel Island Rotary Club’s mascot, Quackie, who scored 8-4. Musso won the tie breaker. Each week between now and the Super Bowl, readers have the opportunity to “Beat the Sponsor” and to win...

Cainhoy Strikers go undefeated to capture SC Youth Fall Open

The Cainhoy Strikers under age 15/16 went 3-0-1 in the South Carolina Youth Soccer Fall Open Cup on Dec. 3-4 in Lexington to win the tournament. CASC Strikers beat United FC Furman 2-1 in the final for the championship. CASC Strikers went 8-0 in regular season league play to earn their shot at...

DI 9-10 All Stars shine in City Tournament

The Daniel Island age 9-10 Boys All Star soccer team won all three of their matches and placed second overall by a one-point differential to North Charleston in the City Tournament at West Ashley Park on Nov. 9-14. DI beat James Island 2-0, West Ashley (Light Blue) 2-1 and West Ashley (Grey) 4-3 in...

Holiday Classic an annual ace for children in need at MUSC

The 15th annual Holiday Classic presented by Safelite benefiting MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital welcomed players to LTP at the Daniel Island Tennis Center for a weekend of competitive tennis and pickleball on Dec. 2-4. Safelite returned for a fourth year as presenting sponsor. A...