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For me, the glass is usually half full. During the closure of our boat landings, many friends went above and beyond to help me fish. Their thoughtfulness and kindness make my glass, and my heart, full. With local boat landings now open, I have returned to my normal (every day) fishing schedule.  As...
One of these days, perhaps in the year 2525, high school sports historians might look at the Bishop England High School athletic program’s success rate and scratch their collective heads. And then they will remember the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has had the state’s best athletic...
Remember that 1980s song “Big Time” performed by former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel? You know, the song that satirically tackles a basic human want: success. It tells the story of a man from a small town who grows to be larger than life.   That song should be on former Bishop England High...
As the head football coach of a high school that has been in existence for only a short time, Eric Bendig seeks normalcy and continuity as he builds the program at Philip Simmons High School. But the novel coronavirus has probably sacked the team’s spring practices, which were scheduled to begin...
The best in people comes out in the worst of times. This is the bright side of the COVID-19 pandemic. While my biggest challenge is the inability to fish due to closure of our boat landings, I am amazed by the number of people who have reached out to help. A few days into the boat landing closure,...
William Anderson wants to:   1. Go to the senior prom.   2. Help his high school baseball team win a state championship.   3. Be part of the Bishop England High School graduation ceremony, live and in person.   But there’s a good chance the baseball star might go 0-for-3.  ...
For years, people have wondered what on earth can keep Greg from fishing? As it turns out, the answer is a global pandemic. With the boat landings closed, fishing in our rivers and creeks is no longer an option. After sitting around for two weeks, I decided to try and figure out how to catch a...
If you’re a Major League Baseball fan, this summer might mean no runs, no hits and no errors. Ditto for fantasy league members, people who shouldn’t be called fans because they root for players — not teams. But I’m a baseball purist, and if the novel coronavirus pandemic shelves baseball season, I’...
Bob Moran is the tournament director and president of the Volvo Car Open.   Moran’s typical day begins about 5 a.m. and can end as late as midnight during the week of the biggest women’s-only pro tennis event in North America. Among his concerns during his long days are hopes for healthy...
Bishop England High School basketball standout Patrick Antonelli, who earned all-state honors during his senior season, has decided to play basketball at the next level, and it will be out of state.   The talented 5-foot-11 point guard will attend Emory & Henry College, a private liberal...

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