Sports

Count your blessings, not your catches

Sometimes, it is easy to forget how lucky we are. For example, on June 27, my son, Elliott, and brother, David, went fishing offshore. Unfortunately, Brody, the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog, could not join us. He wanted to stay home to focus on trading stocks. Thus, our trip got...

Navarro turns pro ahead of tourney on home clay

Her hours won’t be from 9-5, but Emma Navarro has a full-time job. The talented tennis player, who was a dominant force at the college level the past two springs, recently announced she is turning professional. Navarro, a member of the University of Virginia women’s team, was the NCAA...

BE football back to health after injury-plagued season

In just over a decade, commencing in 2011 and concluding last fall, the state of Bishop England High School football went from wonderful to “What the heck is going on.” Although it might be tough to match his father’s 184 career victories at the school, coach John Cantey accomplished...

July means fireworks, red snapper fishing

Early July is a time for celebrations. Summer vacation. Independence Day. Opening of American red snapper season. Yes, there is a lot to celebrate. However, Brody, the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog, has an aversion to fireworks. The loud noise makes him nervous. This diminishes his...

Philip Simmons secures second consecutive Carlisle Cup

Philip Simmons High School has built one of the best athletic programs in the Palmetto State in just five short years of existence. Need proof? The Iron Horses were once again crowned the Class AA winner of the Carlisle Cup, an award that is given to the top athletic programs in each of...

Bishop England to field boys’ volleyball this fall

Janel Swanson will be the faculty representative in charge of the Bishop England High School boys’ volleyball team, which will make its debut this fall when the South Carolina High School League finally sanctions the sport. Swanson will share the coaching duties with her children, Alec and...

The future of fishing is bright

As Brody, the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog, gets older, he worries about the future of fishing. Brody understands that the recruitment of young anglers is paramount in order for the sport to survive and thrive. On June 18, I attended the Danziger Cup Kids Fishing Tournament. Brody...

Philip Simmons, Bishop England reclassified for upcoming school year

Philip Simmons High School will take its next step in its athletic growth and development this fall when the South Carolina High School League’s biennial realignment kicks in in time for the 2022-23 academic year. The Iron Horses will move up from Class AA to Class AAA as the school...

BE girls all-stars shine on national lacrosse stage

Some coaches will use the mantra “the cupboard is bare” to describe their situation after a memorable season that includes heavy personnel losses due to graduation. But when it comes to Bishop England High School girls’ lacrosse, it’s a different story. That cupboard is more like a...

Iron Horses all-state QB to suit up for The Citadel

Like many other high school students in the Class of 2022, Philip Simmons High School graduate Tripp Williams is savoring his summer. He’s got a job that allows him to spend time at the beach on the Isle of Palms. He sets up rental chairs for those who enjoy sun and surf. He also...