Sports

Hanahan Hawks pitch in to support 'Giving Tree' program

Hanahan High School baseball coach Brian Mitchell fired up the team bus last Sunday afternoon, but he wasn’t headed for a baseball game on this delightful mid-December day. He was playing Santa, sans the red suit, and the bus served as his sleigh. Mitchell and his players, along with the members of...

Center forward Ian Svantesson to join Charleston Battery

The Charleston Battery have signed center forward Ian Svantesson on a one-year contract following USSF and USL approval. Svantesson spent the 2017 season in Tulsa, where he led the Roughnecks to a 14-win season and a Western Conference playoff berth. The 6-6 striker scored a team-high 11 goals in...

Rona Bobey a returning champion! Wins Laura Alberts gift card

Rona Bobey scored an 11 out of 12 in this week’s Pick ‘Em challenge to beat Tom Werner, from Charleston One Source. Only four contestants beat Tom and two people got 11 correct, however the other contestant forgot to enter their name. Remember to enter your name and contact information! “I play...

Hanahan's Charlie Patterson bids farewell to coaching

Charlie Patterson is changing careers. The 53-year-old football coach recently resigned after 10 years at the helm of the Hanahan Hawks. Now, he’s ready for a job that many people would consider an extended time of rest and relaxation -- or even retirement. He plans to be a deep-sea fishing guide...

DISA U12 Freedom wins CESA Fall Challenge!

The Daniel Island Soccer Academy’s girls’ U12 Freedom team took home the championship trophy at the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy Fall Challenge, held Nov. 18-19. The DISA U12 Freedom defeated the SSC Shadows U12 girls with a score of 4-2. The competition was held at the MeSA Soccer Complex in...

'Clear bag and no bag' entry procedure for BCSD winter varsity sporting events

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders have expanded implementation of the “Clear Bag or No Bag” entry procedure to all winter varsity sporting events. This proactive measure is part of an ongoing safety initiative by the BCSD Safety and Security Office to continue to improve and advance...

Iron Horses' basketball teams show progress despite setbacks

The Philip Simmons High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams have suffered through some growing pains this season. The most noticeable example is a 101-26 setback the boys’ team absorbed against North Charleston in its first game in the history of the new school. With teams that include rosters...

Janice Johnson wins on first attempt! Earns Vespa gift card

Janice Johnson is this week’s winner of the Football Pick ‘Em. Only seven contestants beat Brad Rose of Palmetto Custom Carts and Janice was the only person to pick 10 games correctly. Janice was surprised to be the winner – it was the first time she entered the contest. “Wow!” Janice wrote via...

Hanahan boy's basketball team jumps into new season with deep, talented squad

Hanahan High School boys’ basketball coach Peter Smits says this year’s team is the deepest and most talented squad he’s had in his seven years at the school. The Hawks have shooters, rebounders and playmaking guards, but sometimes you need the intangibles to win when the game is on the line. That’...

Iron Horses' AD reflects on successful inaugural fall sports season

Brion Packett has done just about everything since he was named athletic director at the new Philip Simmons High School in December of 2016. Everything, that is, except slow down. Packett oversaw construction of athletic facilities. He developed and executed budgets. He was involved in the hiring...