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What matters: Community and family

As I get older, I think a bit more about legacy. What is really important? After much consideration, I want my family to know they were loved unconditionally and my community to be better because I was a part of it. This weekend, I experienced this legacy, and I am not even dead yet! On Saturday,...

Tonon family foursome continues to hustle, shine

Brody Tonon graduated from Bishop England High School last month and will take his football skills to the next level this fall as a member of the Wofford Terriers. But the Tonon talent pipeline to BE will continue to flow at full force with twin brothers Trevor and Chase, who are showcasing ...

Horses to rely heavily on defense in 3rd-straight title bid

The Philip Simmons High School football team is seeking its third consecutive region championships as it begins its ninth season of competition in 2026. Coach Eric Bendig wastes little time in explaining his team’s success. It’s almost a hackneyed phrase. But it’s true: defense wins...

Fishing the first light off the Wando River

One of my favorite things about offshore fishing is the morning run. Typically, we leave the dock well before sunrise and use GPS, RADAR and FLIR (Forward-looking infrared) to navigate in the darkness. On a recent offshore trip, we got off to a late start. The sun had not yet cleared the...

Football legend, Heisman winner Tim Tebow speaks to campers at Bishop England

College football Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow made a surprise visit to Bishop England High School on Friday, June 5, to speak to campers attending Camp Christ. Tebow is a two-time national college football champion with the Florida Gators, a former Denver Bronco quarterback, and currently an...

An offshore trip to Twin Peaks snags smiles, first-ever billfish

On Saturday, Elliott and I fished with Ben from Shimano. Ben is an accomplished freshwater angler. He consistently places well in bass tournaments, but he has limited offshore fishing experience. Our plan on Saturday was for Ben to catch his first billfish. Brody, the amazing fish-finding and...

Expectations are mountain high for Iron Horse football

Crunch the numbers. Check the pulse of the team. Or chat with the head coach. In 2026, the Philip Simmons High School football team could have a season to savor. First the numbers. The Iron Horses just completed spring practice, and coach Eric Bendig reported 113 players ...

Bishop England coach Hall urging team to carry chip on their shoulder for 2026

Logan Hall was named the head coach of the Bishop England High School football team in 2024. He inherited a program that won only seven times in 32 games over a three-year stretch while averaging only 12 points during the slump. But Hall resurrected the program in his first season as the team...

Bishops, Iron Horses make a racket during championship runs

Bishop England and Philip Simmons both enjoyed impressive boys’ tennis seasons. The Battling Bishops reached the Class AAAA state championship, finishing runners-up to A.C. Flora High School. The Iron Horses reached the Class AAA Lower State semifinal, falling to eventual state champ, Oceanside...

Brody says the Spanish are here

Thanks to everyone for the positive texts and emails regarding the article with my daughters Maddie and Heather. Brody (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog) and Elliott (my son) are not the only people in my family who can fish! The other day, I asked Brody if the Spanish mackerel...