Sports

BE golfers repeat as Class AAA state champs

Wind, extremely difficult greens and inexperience. The Bishop England High School boys’ golf team overcame all three – and Chesnee – to repeat as the Class AAA state champs. The Bishops shifted into gear after a slow start on the first day of the tournament, which was held May 13-14 in Camden, and...

The Battling Bishops' baseball team brings home another state championship trophy!

A walk-off walk. It was the difference in the thrill of victory for the Bishop England baseball team, and the agony of defeat for its counterpart, Crescent, in the deciding third game of the Class AAA State Championship Series, which was contested Saturday at Lexington High School. In a series that...

Philip Simmons boys' tennis team wins first state team title in school's history

The Bishop England High School boys’ tennis team continued its long history of success in state championship play, winning the Class AAA state title with a 6-1 decision over Clinton on Saturday. Philip Simmons High School, meanwhile, made history. The Iron Horses won the first team championship in...

Anglers report good catch of cobia

This week, I did not fish very much. Well, at least for me. My Pathfinder was in the shop for routine maintenance. Of course, for the few days it was out of service, the weather was perfect. Anglers that did get out during the calm weather window reported good catches of cobia while fishing over...

Bishops win girls' track and field state championship

The Bishop England High School girls’ track and field team won its 13th state championship Saturday, which ties Johnsonville for the most state titles in South Carolina High School League history. That’s a remarkable achievement. But what makes the Bishops’ feat even more remarkable is the Bishops...

BE girls' soccer wins second straight state title

The Bishop England girls’ soccer team had their moments in the Class AAA state playoffs. The Bishops blasted three foes and survived a monumental showdown against its top rival. Finally, the Bishops savored a state championship. Bishop England defeated Powdersville 4-1 Saturday afternoon at Irmo...

150 state championships!

Bishop England High School had its typical haul of state championship trophies as the High School League held its Weekend of Champions. The Bishops were crowned champs in boys’ tennis, girls’ track and field and girls’ soccer. That helped the Bishops reach a milestone as they stand alone on top of...

Bishops' baseball team could begin Class AAA state championship series this weekend

Bishop England needs to win only one of two games Wednesday to advance to the Class AAA state championship series. The Bishops, who own a 21-7 record and are seeking their third straight Class AAA state title, played a waiting game to determine their foe on Wednesday. Gilbert was scheduled to play...

The early bird gets the worm...and the fish!

The forecast for last Saturday called for summer-like conditions. Plenty of sun, hot temperatures and calm winds means lots of boats on the water. So, I planned to fish like I do all summer. Get out early (before sunrise) and get back before most people wake up. When fishing the “Dawn Patrol,” top...

Local teams to compete for state titles in soccer, tennis, golf, and track and field

The third time was the charm for the Bishop England girls’ soccer team. The third time also was the most nerve-wracking time. The Bishops advanced to Saturday’s Class AAA state championship with a thrilling victory over rival Academic Magnet Monday night at Jack Cantey Stadium on Daniel Island. The...