Sports

BE pitcher Hollister to take the mound for Presbyterian Blue Hose

Sean Hollister has a recent history of making the most of his opportunities on the baseball diamond. The Bishop England senior is a pitcher for Mike Darnell’s ultra-successful program, and his approach in limited situations is a big reason why he’s committed to pitch for the Presbyterian Blue...

Rogers powers into the U.S. Open quarterfinals

Shelby Rogers’ infectious smile, booming serve, fist pumps and success resurfaced at the U.S. Open. Rogers, a Mount Pleasant native who still calls Charleston home, took New York City by storm with groundstrokes, booming serves and tons of fortitude as she exhibited proof that she has fully...

It's always best to listen to Brody

On Labor Day, the stock market was closed. This provided Brody, the amazing fish finding and stock trading dog, with a little time off. I figured he would sleep late and then drive his golf cart to Mpishi for brunch. Brody actually drives pretty well. Although, he has not yet fully mastered...

Golf instructor’s career stays on course

As a golf instructor, Terese Dynjan will tell you it’s never too late to take up the game. She once gave lessons to a novice who was 94 years young. “I tell all my junior players, whether female or male, that golf is a lifelong sport,” said Dynjan, a Daniel Island resident. “My oldest...

Iron Horses open tennis season against Ashley Hall

Youth will be served at Philip Simmons High School when the girls’ tennis team takes the court this season. The team has three freshmen, an eighth-grader and seventh-grader among its top five players. “I stress to the girls it’s not a sprint,” said veteran coach Richard Schulz. “It’s a...

Fishing fundraiser brings out the guide in me

Several years ago, I made the decision to stop guiding. While being a guide was fun, it took time away from fishing with my family and friends. However, I still donate fishing trips to help worthwhile causes. Earlier this year, I donated a trip to a Philip Simmons High School fundraiser....

Swim Charleston creates dryland practice routine in parking lot

One Charleston-area youth sports program discovered a unique way of practicing under COVID-19 restrictions by utilizing a Daniel Island parking lot. Swim Charleston, a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to developing swimmers and empowering them to lead, transformed the Benefitfocus...

BE girls tennis ready to hold court

Kristen Fleming-Arnold knows all about the disappointments the coronavirus pandemic can cause among high school student-athletes. Fleming-Arnold is the boys’ tennis coach at Bishop England, and the Bishops didn’t have a chance to defend their state championship as the pandemic wiped out most of...

Philip Simmons football game plan includes pandemic safety strategies

Football practice at area high schools this summer includes drawing up some offensive plays with X’s and O’s. And in today’s world, it also includes defending against COVID-19. Philip Simmons High School is well into the conditioning phase of the 2020 season, which includes a late start...

DI attorney Ryan Oberly races for clean water

After participating in a relay race to benefit charity, local attorney Ryan Oberly had a life-changing, “aha moment”— one that helped him internalize that there’s great joy in serving those in need. “When it comes to needs,” he said, “clean water, sanitation, hygiene education — these are...