Sports

Brody steals the spotlight

The other day, Brody, the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog, and I were walking along the Daniel Island waterfront. It was the perfect fall afternoon, sunny and warm with low humidity. We stopped to observe an fisherman on the shore. A passer-by stopped to greet Brody. She...

Bishop England girls’ swim team eyes third straight state title

The Bishop England High School girls’ swimming team will go after its third consecutive state championship with pretty much the same cast of characters from last fall, but at a different classification. The Bishops hope to make a splash Oct. 15, when the South Carolina High School League...

Bishop England dominates Hilton Head; team sprints to 5-1 record

Bishop England High School football coach Logan Hall insists it won’t be long before the Bishops play a complete game, 48 minutes of frenzied football with near-flawless efforts on both sides of the ball. But for now, if you are a Bishop backer, you have to settle for performances such as...

Iron Horses force turnovers to edge Woodland in defensive battle

The Philip Simmons High School football team managed only 156 yards in total offense in Oct. 4’s Region 6-AA clash at Woodland. While the Iron Horses struggled on the offensive side, the defense was solid, forcing five turnovers in a 22-16 victory over the Wolverines. After an open...

Fishing against the odds while battling the wind, tide, and Brody’s bad bets

Wind and tide are a big influence on fishing conditions. On Sunday, an unusually high tide and a strong northeasterly wind made fishing conditions less than optimal. So, I decided to stay home and watch a few NFL games. Perhaps even make a few small wagers to keep things...

Athlete of the Week - 10/10/24

Eileen Stewart - Girls Golf A senior on the BE golf team, Eileen is a leader on and off the course and has helped the Lady Bishops have one of their best seasons in the last four years. She finished the season shooting her season low 47 in the last match. TJ Walker - Football TJ racked up a total...

Cade Gossett beats Jimmy Foti, wins $50 Blondies gift card

Congratulations to Cade Gossett for winning this week’s Pigskin Pick’em. Cade finished the weekend with a 10-2 record, beating Jimmy Foti of Foti Law Firm, who went 7-5. Cade is a Charleston Law School graduate, and he and his wife Emily are expecting a baby girl in November. ...

Remembering legendary Pete Rose

My heroes were politicians up until late 1968. You remember the year: MLK, RFK, the Chicago Democratic Convention, and the raging war fought on the other side of the world. By 1969, I switched my allegiance to superstar athletes to ease the pain. You remember the year: Joe Namath guaranteed...

Bishop England football bounces back, upsets undefeated Woodland, 27-10

It wasn’t exactly gut-check time, but the Bishop England High School football team was in a situation where its mettle faced a test as they prepared to battle the Woodland Wolverines on Sept. 25. The Bishops were flawless with three victories to begin the 2024 season after winning only...

Teammates, friends reach milestones for Philip Simmons High School girls’ volleyball

Friends who stay together can celebrate milestones together, including those of the volleyball variety. Just ask Philip Simmons High School volleyball standouts Catherine Futch and Dani Gehringer, who have been friends since they were 4 years old. The super sophomores reached major...