Sports

Philip Simmons loses a tough one to end 2025-26 successful season

The Philip Simmons defense needed the first quarter to adjust to Central’s multifaceted, fast-paced, and high-octane offense in a Class AA third-round playoff game Nov. 21 at the Phil. But by then, the deficit was too much to overcome, as the Eagles held on for a 57-47 victory in a tense, exciting...

'As long as I'm healthy, I'll keep coaching'

Bishop England High School girls’ basketball coach Paul Runey is on course to have a date with destiny next season as he closes in on becoming the all-time winningest girls’ coach in Palmetto State history. For now, the affable coach, who has been at BE in some capacity for 52 years, is focused...

With 7 returning players, BE second-year coach Eykyn expects to contend

Daniel Eykyn knows there’s no place like home. That sentiment allowed him to make a major career decision in what seemed like a split second after Bishop England High School offered him a promotion to boys’ head varsity basketball coach. “Bishop England has been the only place I have ever...

Bishop England, Philip Simmons to renew sports rivalry after one-year absence

On Sept. 20, 2024, officials from Bishop England and Philip Simmons high schools announced that the schools would no longer compete against each other in any school-related sports. The sports flashpoint occurred a week earlier when BE canceled its B-team and junior varsity games against the...

Bruce Markham goes 11-1, defeats Brannon Florie of Coach's Canteen

Almost perfect, Bruce Markham of Daniel Island picked 11 out of 12 games correctly – and the tiebreaker – to win Week 14 of the Daniel Island News Pigskin Pick 'Em. "I am an 11-year resident of Daniel Island and enjoy competing in the Pigskin Pick 'Em every week," he said. "Usually I do...

Strong effort carries BE's cross country teams to 2nd place at state

The effort was valiant, but the Bishop England High School cross country program’s bid for victories came up short Nov. 14 at the Class AAAA state championships. Both the Bishop boys and girls finished in second place as the cross country season culminated at the Aiken Steeplechase. South...

Iron Horse cross country teams win state titles; Avah Mallek leads pack

Josh Michael teaches Health Science at Philip Simmons High School, where he also serves as the coach of the school’s cross country program. If he were to look for a side job, curator of the Iron Horse trophy case might be the perfect fit. After all, he and his teams have vested interest in...

Iron Horses power to 3rd playoff round; Bishops shut out against No. 1 seed

The Philip Simmons High School football team continues to use a balanced offensive attack and a swarming defense in its playoff run. The one-two punch has proved to be the winning combination, as the Iron Horses defeated Atlantic Collegiate Academy 17-7 on Nov. 14 in a second-round Class AA...

Kids' fishing trip reels in boatload of redfish

As most of you know, I retired from guiding many years ago. As it turned out, guiding cut into my fishing time! These days, I fish mostly to learn and have fun with my family. However, once per year, I guide the winner of the Danziger Cup Kids Fishing Tournament. This year, I fished with Ben...

Thomas Moyer of DI ties Gabe Jolly of Carolina One to win $50 gift card

Thomas Moyer of Daniel Island went on a 10-2 tear through last week's Pigskin Pick 'Em Challenge and is now the winner of a $50 gift card to Mac's, courtesy of VIP Sponsor Gabe Jolly of Carolina One, who also went 10-2. "Competition lately is fierce because there are many experts out there...