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Emma Navarro breaks into tennis Top 10 after exciting U.S. Open run

Emma Navarro’s reward for reaching the semifinals of the U.S. Open was a cool $1 million for a fortnight’s stay-play-win in New York City. But the number that really jumps out is eight. That’s Navarro’s rung on the Women’s Tennis Association ladder after a stunning run that commenced...

Philip Simmons cross-country teams excel at Eye Opener meet

Another big cross-country meet, and another huge effort from the Philip Simmons High School harriers. The Iron Horses competed in the 2024 Eye Opener over the weekend and the trip to Spartanburg to compete in the race was well worth it as the Iron Horses and Bishop England ran against some...

Robert Mester goes undefeated, beats Garret McNally of Mac’s DI

Robert Mester had a perfect 12-0 record to win this week’s Pigskin Pick ‘Em Challenge. He beat sponsor Garret McNally of Mac’s Daniel Island, who went 8-4 in the opening round. Mester lives on Daniel Island with his wife, Ashley, and children, Ethan, Graham, and Maddie. “We love...

Shrimping tradition passes to next generation

A few days ago, I was driving and asked Siri to read a text message from my son Elliott. Somehow, Siri got confused and began reading a text thread between Elliott, my brother Dave, and me. It was a bit of a shock as Dave passed away two years ago. I listened to the message...

Iron Horses strike again

The Philip Simmons High School girls’ volleyball team had another banner season in 2023, posting a 37-8-3 record. The Iron Horses landed seven players on the all-region team, including the player of the year. They also had two all-state selections and one North-South player. That might be...

Emma Navarro makes an incredible run at the U.S. Open

If you wonder why Emma Navarro calls herself “Under-the-radar Emma,” wonder no more. In January of 2023 Navarro was World No. 149 and playing in a $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit Tournament in Naples, Fla. Fast forward to Labor Day weekend 2024 when Navarro sent defending U.S. Open champion...

Bishop England shuts out St. John’s, 56-0

It was one game, 48 minutes of football, which means it’s way too early to determine if this will be a trend or an anomaly. Whatever it was, the Bishop England High School football team was offensive in its season-opener at St. John’s High School on Aug. 30, and that’s a good thing if you...

Topwater action provides a holiday rush

Typically, Brody (the amazing fish finding and stock trading dog) and I avoid fishing on holiday weekends. With the Labor Day weekend upon us, our plan was to skip fishing and watch football. But, on Friday, I noticed that there was an optimal tide for topwater fishing early Saturday morning....

Pigskin Pick ’Em Challenge kicks off this week

Are you ready for some football? Are you ready to win gift certificates to local eateries? This week marks the return of The Daniel Island News Pigskin Pick ’Em Challenge, a 22-week contest pitting readers against sponsors and other readers for a chance to win a gift card to a local...

DI tennis star Shelby Rogers retires, concludes career of 307 wins

Shelby Rogers, who first won our hearts as a ball girl for the Family Circle Cup and then as a talented competitor on the WTA Tour where she claimed more than 300 victories, is calling it a career. Rogers, who turns 32 in October, retired from professional tennis after losing in straight...