Sports

Bishop England's Olivia Allen competes in national track meet

Olivia Allen, a two-sport star at Bishop England High School, recently concluded her junior season by competing in the New Balance Outdoor Nationals, which were held June 18-21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Allen finished third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 56.46 seconds during the...

As Wimbledon gets underway, Emma Navarro’s summer of success continues

The grand dame of Charleston tennis returned to the WTA Tour after missing about three months of competition because of undisclosed health issues. She did not compete in the Credit One Charleston Open, Miami, and Madrid. Navarro, ranked as high as World No. 8 in 2024, returned in time to...

Phil Bowman: My World Cup calendar runneth over

The FIFA World Cup championship is set for July 19 in the shadows of New York City, so there’s a lot of futbol to be played. Still, the celebration of soccer and its worldwide pageantry, held every four years, has been an overwhelming success and it’s not just because the matches have been off...

July brings new redfish rules, Fourth of July reflections

Many notable events occur in the first week of July. On July 1, South Carolina redfish regulations will change. The creel limit (number of fish you can keep) is reduced to one redfish per person per day with a two-fish daily boat limit. The slot limit becomes 18 to 25 inches. Circle hooks are...

Former BE star promoted to Braves Class A squad

Some people might call it a long ride. But for Daniel Brooks, it was an odyssey – part of an adventurous journey and part spiritual quest. The former Bishop England High School and College of Charleston baseball star, received word on June 8 that he had been promoted by the Atlanta Braves...

Iron Horse sports family ready to celebrate, begin its 10th year

When Philip Simmons High School opened its doors for business for the first time on Aug. 17, 2017, hopes and expectations were sky high. But no one knew exactly what to expect. The school was built to serve Daniel Island, Thomas Island, Huger, and the Cainhoy Peninsula – areas that were previously...

What matters: Community and family

As I get older, I think a bit more about legacy. What is really important? After much consideration, I want my family to know they were loved unconditionally and my community to be better because I was a part of it. This weekend, I experienced this legacy, and I am not even dead yet! On Saturday,...

Tonon family foursome continues to hustle, shine

Brody Tonon graduated from Bishop England High School last month and will take his football skills to the next level this fall as a member of the Wofford Terriers. But the Tonon talent pipeline to BE will continue to flow at full force with twin brothers Trevor and Chase, who are showcasing ...

Horses to rely heavily on defense in 3rd-straight title bid

The Philip Simmons High School football team is seeking its third consecutive region championships as it begins its ninth season of competition in 2026. Coach Eric Bendig wastes little time in explaining his team’s success. It’s almost a hackneyed phrase. But it’s true: defense wins...

Fishing the first light off the Wando River

One of my favorite things about offshore fishing is the morning run. Typically, we leave the dock well before sunrise and use GPS, RADAR and FLIR (Forward-looking infrared) to navigate in the darkness. On a recent offshore trip, we got off to a late start. The sun had not yet cleared the...