Sports

Philip Simmons wrestling team offers promising group of grapplers

From the 106-pound weight class to heavyweight, Philip Simmons High School wrestling coach Anthony Sardelli has some athletes who have personality – and talent. Take 106-pounder Alex Watson, who is in his first year in the program. Sardelli first saw Watson on the football field and could...

A New Year’s Day fishing tradition unlike any other

Years ago, my son Elliott, brother Dave and I decided to go fishing on the first day of the year. Every New Year’s Day since, we have gone fishing together, regardless of weather or hangover conditions. This year was no different. Elliott and Dave met Brody and me at 10:30 a.m. The weather...

BE alum sets golden standard at Notre Dame

Like so many players who have played under the golden dome before him, University of Notre Dame football player Leo Albano gives his school a rousing thumbs-up for its football and academics. But the former Bishop England standout student-athlete, who is a senior academically in South Bend, takes...

Connor Good beats Ashley Severance with Atlantic Properties

Connor Good is this week’s winner of the Pigskin Pick'em Football Contest. His 9-3 record was enough to top Ashley Severance with Atlantic Properties' 8-4 showing. Each week between now and the Super Bowl, readers have the opportunity to “Beat the Sponsor” and to win great prizes. Want to...

Holiday hoops get teams primed for region play

’Twas the season for holiday basketball tournaments, and both Philip Simmons and Bishop England squads took to the court over the break to fine tune their games in preparation for conference play, which commences this week. Philip Simmons traveled to play in the Chesterfield High School...

BE athletics aid community over holiday break

The Bishop England High School athletic teams have been successful on the playing field throughout the years. If you need proof, just take a look at the number of times the Bishops have earned the Carlisle Cup, an award given annually to the top athletic programs in the state, based on enrollment...

Inshore, nearshore or offshore – fishing brings family fun

Fishing with my family is one of my favorite things to do. So when my nephew Conrad was visiting for the holidays, we did a lot of fishing together. Trout inshore. Redfish nearshore. Blackfin tuna offshore. Thankfully, the weather was warm and the fish cooperative. We caught a bunch of...

Thomas Moyer beats Dr. Jimmy Smith, wins a gift card to Wasabi

Thomas Moyer is this week’s winner of the Pigskin Pick’em. His 11-1 record beat Dr. Jimmy Smith of Daniel Island Chiropractic’s 8-4 showing. A retired engineer, Moyer likes traveling and gardening. He and his wife moved to Daniel Island eight years ago. “I enjoy playing the Pigskin...

Top sports moments of the year

What were your top Daniel Island sports stories for 2021? Here’s one man’s opinion. Carlisle Cup: The Carlisle Cup, which is awarded to the state’s top five athletic programs from Class A to Class AAAAA, ended up at both Daniel Island schools, Philip Simmons and Bishop England, for the 2020...

Winter fishing conditions call for cold water tackle

For weeks, I have been telling Brody (the amazing fish finding and stock trading dog) that I would like to fish ultra-light tackle this winter. In cold water conditions, smaller profile lures can be highly effective. Ultra-light tackle is best suited to casting and retrieving small, lightweight...