Sports

Representatives from the local nonprofit Darkness to Light pose on the field at MUSC Health Stadium with Leo the Lion and Battery legend John Wilson following the Blackbaud Crossbar Challenge at a match in 2017.

Charleston Battery and Blackbaud continue philanthropic partnership

The Charleston Battery and Blackbaud have renewed their philanthropic partnership, bringing Blackbaud back as the team’s official “Nonprofit of the Match” sponsor for the eighth consecutive season. The Charleston Battery and Blackbaud will identify 17 nonprofit organizations to recognize and honor...

Bishop England’ Paul Runey oversees an athletic program that has gained national attention because of its accomplishments.

BE’s Paul Runey honored as SCAAA Athletic Director of the Year

As the athletic director at Bishop England High School, Paul Runey has done it all - from taking tickets to flipping burgers to laying sod at a new football stadium. He wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve been there and I know what it takes,” said Runey, who has also coached five sports at BE in...

Bendig coaching dynasty guides Iron Horse athletes

Eric Bendig was always drawn to football and decided that coaching the sport was his career calling. “I get paid to coach,” said the 32-year-old Philip Simmons High School football coach. “But it’s more than a paycheck. Coaching is more about lifestyle. I love coaching. I love everything about it...

BE boys' lacrosse team seeking second state trophy

Encore? What will Sean Keiper do for an encore? Keiper set the bar extremely high last spring in his first season as coach of the Bishop England boys’ lacrosse team. The Bishops captured their first state championship in the school’s history since the South Carolina High School League sanctioned...

Volvo Car Open still in need of volunteers!

The show must go on...and it takes hundreds of people to make it happen! The Volvo Car Open is seeking additional volunteers to serve in a variety of capacities as part of the 2018 tournament, which will be held from March 31-April 8 at the Family Circle Tennis Center and Volvo Car Stadium on...

DISA teams perform well at Race City Classic!

PowerShares Series returns to Charleston with four former ATP top-10 tennis players

The PowerShares Series, a competitive tennis circuit featuring some of the ATP’s former top-ranked players, makes its way back to Charleston on Saturday, April 7th at 8:30pm at the Volvo Car Stadium. The event includes four champions playing two semifinal matches, with the winners meeting in a...

Iron Horses' sports teams forge solid reputation in inaugural year

As the athletic director of the brand new Philip Simmons High School, Brion Packett has an eye on the won-loss records, because, just like everyone else, he wants to win. He also has an eye toward the future because this year is about building a foundation as the Iron Horse teams face more...

Bishops claim IP Baseball Classic title with 3-1 victory

The Bishop England baseball team captured the Class AAA state championship last spring. This spring, the Bishops just might prove to be the best team in the state regardless of classification if the prestigious International Paper Baseball Classic is any indication. The Bishops claimed the title of...

Bishops girls’ lacrosse looking to repeat as state champs

It only seems that Emma Pizzo has been playing lacrosse forever as a member of the Bishop England girls’ team. The super-talented all-American has been playing for BE for four years, and 2018 is her final season. That’s reason to celebrate – next year – if your favorite team is a foe of the Bishops...