Sports

Bishops' golf squad travels to prestigious California event

The Bishop England High School boys’ golf team made history three years ago when the Bishops became the first school east of the Mississippi to compete in the prestigious Champions Invitational, which was contested in Palm Springs, California. The tournament, held at Tahquitz Creek, is one of...

BE, Philip Simmons battle top teams at All American Track Classic

In the fall of 1990, Spring Valley High School principal Ben Nesbit convinced his school district to replace the clay track at Harry Parone Stadium with an all-weather track. The following spring, the school hosted its first major track and field meet with 13 teams bidding for the championship...

Fab Four seniors leading Iron Horses on courts, in classrooms

Philip Simmons High School boys’ tennis coach Richard Schulz says his squad has a group of seniors who might be the Fab Four of their sport -- and in the classroom. The four seniors are Camden Manganaro, Davey Kesner, Grayson Estey, and Wyatt Waters. “All four are great young men,” Schulz...

Fishing class reels in success, tips for catch and release

The community fishing class went well. Thanks to all who participated. I appreciate the positive feedback, especially the texts and emails from those that are catching more fish! The class would not have been possible without the help of the Daniel Island Inshore Fishing Club and Providence Church...

Pegula defends crown, wins back-to-back titles at Charleston Open

The 2026 Credit One Charleston Open championship was a classic study in compare and contrast. On one side of the court and standing in the spotlight was defending COCO champion Jessica Pegula. She entered the April 5 showdown at Credit One Stadium as the No. 1 seed in the tournament. She had a...

Winners of the 2026 Basketball Trivia Challenge

The Michigan Wolverines men's team and the UCLA Bruins women's team aren't the only champions to close out the 2026 college basketball season. Doug Dodson and Robert Bianco are also big winners – of The Daniel Island News' annual Basketball Trivia Challenge. Dodson won the Week 1 challenge...

Impressive week for Iron Horse track teams

It was a busy and bountiful week for the Philip Simmons High School girls’ track and field team. On April 1, coach Emma McCauley’s crew ran away from the field to claim the Berkeley County championship with an easy 224-113.5 victory over host school Cane Bay. Hanahan held down third place with...

Iron Horse soccer season living up to expectations

The Philip Simmons High School boys’ soccer team is having another season to remember. Coach Patrick Gundersen’s squad began the season ranked No. 2 in Class AA in the South Carolina High School Soccer Coaches Association's preseason poll. The Iron Horses have lived up to the expectations with...

BE soccer squad mounts title return

Bishop England High School boys’ soccer coach Brandon Costa’s message to his 2026 squad just might be “Once is not enough.” Last spring, the Bishops captured their first state championship in nine years with a 2-1 overtime victory over Daniel High School. Costa, who is in his third year as...

'Trying to get a little better each day'

Where does time go? Mike Darnell is closing in on a milestone. The Bishop England High School baseball coach is in his 29th year as a high school coach, with 22 of those seasons at BE. He led the Bishops to six state championships and developed four players who went on to play professional...