Sports

PSHS basketball teams end season with playoff runs

It was a sign of the times for the Philip Simmons girls’ basketball team. And, perhaps a hint of the future. In a second-round battle against Latta High School in the Class AA playoffs, the youthful Iron Horses struggled against a veteran opponent, and found themselves down by 12 points...

Bishop England mourns loss of coaching legend Jack Cantey

The South Carolina high school football community lost a legend when former Bishop England coach Jack Cantey passed away Feb. 22. But for his son, John, the loss was much more personal. He lost a father, friend and role model. The eldest Cantey died last Saturday at the age of 84...

Pickleball popularity picks up

On a brisk Saturday morning in February, Daniel Island was bursting with outdoor activity. The fields at Governors Park were filled with little kids playing soccer, while pet owners were bundled up at the busy dog park. And at LTP Tennis Center, the courts were bustling with matches, especially at...

Osprey Basketball Awards

The coaches at Daniel Island School congratulate their teams after a successful season.

Walker earns first football scholarship for PSHS

Athletics and academics go hand in hand for Philip Simmons High School football star Mickey Walker. In addition to signing a scholarship to play for Presbyterian College, Walker is ranked No. 1 academically in Philip Simmons’ first graduating class, the Class of 2020. “It’s a small class,” Walker...

With warmer weather, it’s a perfect time to catch trout and redfish

February often brings the coldest weather of the year. However, this year was different. For most of the month, the weather and fishing conditions have been outstanding. Last Monday, that was certainly the case. Warm temperatures, sunshine and a light breeze conspired to have me drop everything...

Staying (Mc)Cool under pressure

Bishop England High School basketball standout Aidan McCool scored his 1,000th career point in a rare loss to Georgetown on Feb. 7. But McCool didn’t have reason to celebrate until four days later when the Battling Bishops edged Manning 60-56 for an impressive road victory. That gave the Bishops a...

BE girls dominate in first round of state playoffs

The reigning queens of Class AAA basketball in the Palmetto State, the Bishop England High School varsity girls, opened the first round of the state playoffs with a game on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Bishops were more than up for the challenge against a Lake City team that traveled to...

Three local high school basketball teams guaranteed home-court playoff advantage

Forget March Madness. There was too much going on, too much at stake, to look ahead to the postseason. Three local high school teams — the Philip Simmons High School girls’ team, along with both Bishop England squads — had a chance to win region titles on the final day of the regular season, which...

Make the most of your best catches this month

Last year, I officiated the wedding of Amee and Andrew Moss. Amee is my niece and longtime fishing partner. She is a great angler and has the inherent ability to make me laugh. So, I always look forward to our time together. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it seemed fitting to invite...