Sports

DI News Pigskin Pick 'Em champ selects charity of choice for $500 donation

For 24 straight weeks, eight local VIP sponsors – made up of a dedicated cast of attorneys, real estate agents, restaurant owners, car dealership managers, and entertainment operators – take a few minutes away from their businesses and family lives to play a friendly, competitive game. They...

'She did some amazing things'

The Philip Simmons High School wrestling team had a major success story to end the 2025-26 season after a rough start. Senior wrestler Alison Souvoravong became the first girl in Iron Horse history to win a tournament, win a Lower State title, and qualify for the state tournament, while...

Just shy of state track title last year, Iron Horses reload for 2026

The 2026 Class AA State Track and Field Championships can’t get here fast enough for Philip Simmons High School boys’ track and field coach Ryan McCauley and his squad, which includes more than 80 athletes and plenty of talent. The Iron Horses’ bid for a second consecutive state championship...

Injury slows BE wrestler Randall at state; Tonon wins bronze

The third time wasn’t the charm for Bishop England High School wrestler Finn Randall. The senior qualified for the individual state championships for the third year in a row and was seeking his first medal after finishing in sixth place last winter. However, he suffered an injury on the Monday...

'We just don't quit'

The Philip Simmons High School boys’ basketball team rallied for a 62-60 home court victory over Pageland Central High School in a third-round Class AA playoff game on Monday, Feb. 23. The Iron Horses advanced to the Lower State Championship for the first time in school history. They will play...

Lightweight lures, ultralight fishing worth the learning curve

In fishing, there is always something new to experience or learn. Recently, I have been experimenting with lightweight lures on ultra-light (four-pound class) spinning tackle. The learning curve has been steep. However, after much trial and a lot of error, I have developed a system that is highly...

Iron Horse girls saddle up to repeat as state track champs

The only thing more contagious than Emma McCauley’s enthusiasm is her track and field team's success. McCauley coaches the Philip Simmons High School girls’ team, and the Iron Horse girls won the Class AA state championship last May at Spring Valley High School to bring their championship haul...

'Heartbreaking' championship loss fuels BE's 2026 girls' soccer squad

The Bishop England High School girls’ soccer team has enjoyed a celebration of success over the decades. The Bishops have played in 21 state championship matches in the program’s impressive history and have captured the title 12 times, including a remarkable run from 2002 to 2009 when the team...

Iron Horse boys cruise in first round hoops playoffs

The Philip Simmons High School boys’ basketball team’s surge of success continued in the first round of the Class AA playoffs on Feb. 16 as the Iron Horses pounded Whale Branch 70-30 at The Phil. The Iron Horses improved to 17-7 and, more importantly, kept the momentum flowing with their eight-...

An 11th birthday for Brody, DI's amazing fish-finding dog

On Saturday, Brody (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog) turned 11 years old. Ever wonder what a fish-finding and stock-trading dog does on his birthday? Well, you are about to find out. Brody loves Chick-fil-A nuggets. So, around noon on Saturday, we jumped into Brody’s car and...