Sports

Tiebreaker victory gives Pick’ Em reader win over attorney Michael Patterson

A Daniel Island News reader, who asked not to be identified, picked 10 out of 12 games correctly and won the tiebreaker to capture this week’s Pigskin Pick’ Em challenge. “Great day!” the winner writes via email. “The sleeping giant has been awoken! Thank you to The Daniel Island News and the...

PSHS girls’ volleyball team racks up milestones, preps for playoffs

The Philip Simmons High School volleyball team had plenty to celebrate as the Iron Horses transitioned from regular season to postseason play. The Iron Horses posted a 33-5 record in the regular season, winning the Region 6-AA championship with a 10-0 record. Three players reached milestones. McRae...

BE girls’ volleyball hopes to cap 50th season with state title

They are celebrating 50 years of girls’ volleyball at Bishop England High School, and just one quick glance at the trophy case indicates there’s plenty of success to look back on and savor. Born in the 1970s when the school was located on Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, the program morphed...

Iron Horse B team rides high in dominant season

With a perfect 8-0 record, the Philip Simmons High School football B team continues its torrid run through the 2025 season, having outscored its opponents 312 to 56, with two games remaining. “Our B team’s success so far this season reflects the hard work and dedication of both players and coaches...

Iron Horses prepare for showdown between region unbeatens

The Philip Simmons High School football team scored another impressive Region 6-AA victory by trouncing Academic Magnet 57-0 at Ravenel Stadium on Oct. 17. But the Iron Horses had little time to savor the win as coach Eric Bendig prepped his team for what might be the ultimate challenge of the...

Bishop England strikes back as playoff drama nears

Defending Region 6-AAAA football champ Bishop England kept its playoff chances alive with a 24-14 victory over Beaufort High School on Oct. 17 at Jack Cantey Stadium. The win ended a two-game league losing streak and gave the Bishops a 6-2 mark, including 1-2 in region action after beating the...

Four friends and the amazing race to catch 100 fish

Daniel Island has a great fishing club. Of course, I am a member. Club meetings and events are a great way to meet neighbors and socialize. One of my favorite events is the member fishing tournament. It is not a big prize money tournament, but it is big fun! Especially the good-natured trash...

John Bobey wins Pick ‘Em tiebreaker and defeats Jimmy Foti of Foti Law Firm

Daniel Island resident John Bobey and several other Pick’ Em competitors went 11-1 this week, but it was Bobey who rose to the top spot by winning the overall tiebreaker in this week’s Pigskin Pick ‘Em contest. Bobey also defeated Pick ‘Em VIP sponsor Jimmy Foti of Foti Law Firm, who went 8-4, to...

Iron Horse girls’ swim team cap top ten finish at state

The Philip Simmons High School girls’ swimming team celebrated its best finish ever at the state championships, which were contested Oct. 8-11 at the Carolina Natatorium in Columbia. The Iron Horses finished in sixth place out of the 22 teams that competed in Class AAA. St. Joseph’s of Greenville...

Iron Horses continue winning ways, Bishops lose in close one

The Philip Simmons High School football team shares the early lead in the race for the Region 6-AA championship following a 63-0 victory at Burke High School on Oct. 10. But the race for the region crown might come down to the final week of the regular season. The Iron Horses are tied for first...