Sports

USA players top current COCO player field

Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, and Emma Navarro lead the player field for the Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis tournament. COCO officials released the preliminary player field for its 2025 event, taking place March 29 - April 6 on Daniel Island....

Iron Horse wrestler Spignardo makes valiant effort at state

There were other paths that Philip Simmons High School wrestler Matthew Spignardo could have taken to be a state champion. But the talented junior wanted to be more than just a state champion. He wanted to be the best. That’s why Spignardo opted to compete in the 138-pound class...

Iron Horse, Bishop stars named to All-Region teams

The Philip Simmons boys’ basketball team and the Bishop England girls won their respective region championships, and both squads were well represented on the respective region all-star teams. The Iron Horse boys were undefeated in Region 6-AA play and finished with a 19-6 record. ...

Iron Horses track teams battle against Lowcountry’s best

The Philip Simmons High School track and field teams might not have been among the biggest schools competing in the March 1 Wildcat Classic, hosted by West Ashley High School. But the Iron Horses were among the best. Philip Simmons, which competes at the Class AA level, more than held...

March mayhem ensues when fishing-finding dog dives in the drink

March is without a doubt the toughest month to fish. The temperature is highly variable, and it is always windy. Longer and warmer days have inshore species transitioning from winter to spring patterns. The large wintertime schools of trout and redfish are beginning to break up and spread...

BE girls' basketball season ends with Lower State loss

The Bishop England High School girls’ basketball team was the only area Daniel Island team to reach the Elite Eight as the high school basketball season neared its March Madness phase. But a tough loss Wednesday night to Lower Richland High School in the Lower State semifinals, 54-37, put...

BE track moves to Class AAAA, girls target 15th state title

The Bishop England High School girls’ track and field team competed in its first meet of the season on Feb. 22 at the James Island Distance and Throws Festival. The scrimmage gave the Bishops a chance to focus on the future and not look back. The Bishops came oh so close to scoring a...

Three basketball playmakers net all-state honors

The Philip Simmons boys’ basketball team and the Bishop England girls had success as both squads celebrated region championships in 2025, and both schools were also well-represented on the coaches association’s all-state teams. Philip Simmons had two all-state selections in Class AA: Hudson...

When it comes to luring fish, sometimes it’s best to ‘just let it sit’

Brody, the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog, had a birthday on Friday. He is now 10 years old. In human years, Brody is now older than I am. That is pretty old! On Saturday, my son Elliott and I decided to go fishing. Brody, who was still feeling the effects of his birthday party...

COCO 2024 champion Collins to return to defend title

To follow up her 2024 Credit One Charleston Open championship, World No. 12 Danielle Collins announced her plans to defend the tennis title at the 2025 event. "After a 2024 season that I'm very proud of, I have decided to return to defend my title at the Credit One Charleston Open,” said Collins in...