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BE girls' soccer wins second straight state title

The Bishop England girls’ soccer team had their moments in the Class AAA state playoffs. The Bishops blasted three foes and survived a monumental showdown against its top rival. Finally, the Bishops savored a state championship. Bishop England defeated Powdersville 4-1 Saturday afternoon at Irmo...

150 state championships!

Bishop England High School had its typical haul of state championship trophies as the High School League held its Weekend of Champions. The Bishops were crowned champs in boys’ tennis, girls’ track and field and girls’ soccer. That helped the Bishops reach a milestone as they stand alone on top of...

Bishops' baseball team could begin Class AAA state championship series this weekend

Bishop England needs to win only one of two games Wednesday to advance to the Class AAA state championship series. The Bishops, who own a 21-7 record and are seeking their third straight Class AAA state title, played a waiting game to determine their foe on Wednesday. Gilbert was scheduled to play...

The early bird gets the worm...and the fish!

The forecast for last Saturday called for summer-like conditions. Plenty of sun, hot temperatures and calm winds means lots of boats on the water. So, I planned to fish like I do all summer. Get out early (before sunrise) and get back before most people wake up. When fishing the “Dawn Patrol,” top...

Local teams to compete for state titles in soccer, tennis, golf, and track and field

The third time was the charm for the Bishop England girls’ soccer team. The third time also was the most nerve-wracking time. The Bishops advanced to Saturday’s Class AAA state championship with a thrilling victory over rival Academic Magnet Monday night at Jack Cantey Stadium on Daniel Island. The...

DISA U15 girls' soccer team invited to take part in President's Cup Southern Regional Championship

Perhaps you were taking a walk or bike ride earlier this year or last fall and heard a chant rising from the winds…. “We are the Gators, couldn’t be prouder, can’t hear us now so we’ll yell a little louder….WE ARE THE GATORS COULDN’T BE PROUDER! GO GATORS!” It is a mantra that has been a part of...

SCLA celebrates opening of new lax field on DI!

The mood was celebratory on April 28 for the grand opening of the first playing field in the South Coast Lacrosse Association’s new lacrosse park on Daniel Island. Here, supporters officially cut the ribbon on the newly completed space, which is located at 1651 Oak Leaf Street on the island’s south...

Local kayak angler Dave Jaskiewicz wins IFA Kayak Fishing Tour event in Georgetown

Wando resident Dave Jaskiewicz measured a combined limit of 52.50 inches to win the first regular-season event for the 2019 Atlantic Division of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour on April 28 in Georgetown. A very familiar name on top of the leaderboard, Jaskiewicz continues to dominate the IFA Kayak Tour’...

BE girls’ lax team captures fourth state crown – and two state records!

There are certain verities in life. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. You will pay taxes before you die. And, the Bishop England girls’ lacrosse team will reload after heavy graduation losses and win yet another state championship. That was the case this year and will likely be the...

Casting off a fishing funk

Recently, my son and constant fishing partner, Elliott, moved to Japan. I miss him terribly and have been struggling with my motivation to fish. As it turns out, I only like fishing. What I love is spending time with my family. For all these years, fishing was just a reason to spend time together....