Sports

Philip Simmons AD Minkin crowned region’s Athletic Director of the Year

Philip Simmons High School’s Dan Minkin was recently named the Region 8-AAA Athletic Director of the Year. “It’s an award that is special for me,” said Minkin, who is in his fourth year at the helm of the Iron Horse athletic program and also the assistant principal. “It was voted on by the...

Rivers in rare company after record milestone to cap career

Kennedy Rivers’ high school basketball career almost lasted only two games. But with some hard work, growth and maturation and friendly encouragement by her coach, Rivers stuck with it and enjoyed a career that included many milestones and memories. Rivers was a seventh-grader who played on...

Lady Bishops’ track smashes 3 school records in first major meet of season

The Bishop England High School girls’ track and field team competed in its first major meet of the 2023 season, the Mellow Mushroom Relays, which were held last Saturday at Wando High School. Although no team scores were officially kept, the Bishops showed skill and talent, a combination...

A fish scale doesn’t lie

Brody is fully recovered from being bitten on the ear by another dog. He is especially happy that he no longer needs to wear his “fish-finding radar” cone. However, Brody is highly upset that beef jerky is no longer a part of his diet. I appreciate everyone withholding beef jerky gifts...

Jessica Carranza wins Basketball Trivia

Congratulations to Jessica Carranza for winning round two of Basketball Trivia Presented by Cara Schaafsma (#alwaysaboilermaker) with Carolina One Real Estate. She takes home a $50 gift card to Mac’s of Daniel Island. Carranza is from Puerto Rico and lives in Summerville. She is an active lifter...

Basketball Trivia - Week 2

It’s time for week two of “Basketball Trivia Presented by Cara Schaafsma of Carolina One Real Estate.” The NCAA college basketball championships start this week, so get into the spirit of the games by testing your knowledge. You can enter online at bit.ly/DINews_bbtrivia2 by Sunday...

March Madness: Cougars look to pounce on Big Dance opportunity

You want some March Madness? OK. How about the College of Charleston vs. Furman at the Amway Center in Orlando with a berth in the NCAA men’s basketball Sweet 16 on the line? It could happen, but it would have to include first-round upsets by the Cougars and Paladins. Both teams...

CofC’s Brooks on road to recovery following Tommy John Surgery

College of Charleston pitcher Daniel Brooks is on his way to recovery after recently undergoing season-ending Tommy John Surgery on his ailing right elbow. If you need proof, check out the video circulating on social media that shows the 6-7, 250-pound right-hander doing one-armed pushups,...

Philip Simmons’ track and field claims bronze in heavyweight clash

The Philip Simmons High School track and field program continues to shine as both the boys’ and girls’ teams had solid efforts at the Azalea/Zaxby’s Invitational last Saturday, which was hosted by Summerville High School. The Iron Horses’ girls finished third place behind Class AAAAA...

Iron Horses’ baseball unranked in ‘rebuilding year’ amid AAA debut

Philip Simmons High School baseball coach Josh Kubisz was succinct in listing his team’s accomplishments in 2022. The Iron Horses finished second in Region 6-AA, won 20 games for the first time in the program’s history and reached the Class AA Lower State Championship Series, finishing in...