Sports

Iron Horses’ standout Kellermann shines on both offense and defense

Philip Simmons High School football coach Eric Bendig wastes little time and uses few words when talking about just how important Kolten Kellermann is to the Iron Horse team. “Kolten Kellermann is a guy we hang our hat on,” Bendig said. “He is a captain. He is a leader. He is a wonderful...

Bishop England boys’ volleyball team rebuilds after state title

Bishop England High School boys’ volleyball coach Alec Swanson says his team is in a massive rebuilding phase for at least the next two years after posting an 18-3 record and winning the 2023 Class AAAA state championship. “It’s been a little rough,” Swanson said, whose team owned a 5-5...

Allison Warner beats Edie Coupe, wins Vespa gift card

Allison Warner is this week’s winner of the Pigskin Pick’em challenge, almost going undefeated as she correctly picked 11 out of 12 games, besting Edie Coupe of Daniel Island Real Estate, who nabbed 9 out of 12 games. Warner, a 2016 graduate from Clemson University, works as a senior...

Winter’s approach brings success

Brody, (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog), loves fishing in late September. He says it is like the streaming series, “Game of Thrones.” Falling water temperatures and shorter days inform the fishes that winter is coming. This triggers them to feed aggressively. While this is...

“The greatest game you never heard of”

If you’re searching for a low-stress, social game that mixes lively debate with some friendly competition, then pétanque might be the sport for you. Like bocce, this little-known French ball game is now being played right here on Daniel Island, thanks to the newly formed Palmetto Pétanque...

Big wins for Bishop England, Philip Simmons ahead of rivalry game

The Bishop England High School football team defeated Hanahan 24-14 on Sept. 6 to up its record 2-0. While two consecutive wins is a modest streak at best, it marked the first time since the 2021 season the Bishops picked up back-to-back victories. Not only that, the triumph on the...

Emma Navarro breaks into tennis Top 10 after exciting U.S. Open run

Emma Navarro’s reward for reaching the semifinals of the U.S. Open was a cool $1 million for a fortnight’s stay-play-win in New York City. But the number that really jumps out is eight. That’s Navarro’s rung on the Women’s Tennis Association ladder after a stunning run that commenced...

Philip Simmons cross-country teams excel at Eye Opener meet

Another big cross-country meet, and another huge effort from the Philip Simmons High School harriers. The Iron Horses competed in the 2024 Eye Opener over the weekend and the trip to Spartanburg to compete in the race was well worth it as the Iron Horses and Bishop England ran against some...

Robert Mester goes undefeated, beats Garret McNally of Mac’s DI

Robert Mester had a perfect 12-0 record to win this week’s Pigskin Pick ‘Em Challenge. He beat sponsor Garret McNally of Mac’s Daniel Island, who went 8-4 in the opening round. Mester lives on Daniel Island with his wife, Ashley, and children, Ethan, Graham, and Maddie. “We love...

Shrimping tradition passes to next generation

A few days ago, I was driving and asked Siri to read a text message from my son Elliott. Somehow, Siri got confused and began reading a text thread between Elliott, my brother Dave, and me. It was a bit of a shock as Dave passed away two years ago. I listened to the message...