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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...

Horses' hitting, pitching prowess fuels win streak

The Philip Simmons High School baseball team is proving to be a state championship contender after an impressive weekend of hitting, pitching, and winning. The Iron Horses, ranked No. 4 in the 2026 Class AA state coaches’ preseason poll and state runners-up in 2025, topped Region 6-AA foe...

'She really had a big day'

Ashley Roush cemented her position as one of the top pole vaulters in the Palmetto State with a share of first place in the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic District 6 Qualifier on March 21. The following day, the talented Philip Simmons High School standout’s recognition stretched coast-to-coast....

Bishop England swimmers, football linemen ascend in academics

Four senior members of the Bishop England High School girls’ swimming team had impressive careers in the pool. Ellie Chalupsky, Mia Devito, Mackenzie LeVeen, and Carter Riley were members of state championship teams and have won countless medals, including gold, silver, and bronze. They were...

The March madness of fishing

Fishing in March can lead you to madness. One day, the fish are almost jumping into the boat; the next day, they are nonexistent. This was the case on Friday afternoon. Trent Gustafson and I launched the skiff around 5 p.m. The weather was warm, and the tide was dead low – perfect...

BE, PSHS track teams roll at Mellow Mushroom Relays

Bishop England and Philip Simmons both competed in the Mellow Mushroom Relays last weekend. The track and field meet differs from the other events the two Daniel Island schools compete in because a relay meet is more fast-paced and focuses on teamwork rather than individual effort. The...

Bishops, Iron Horses set to renew football rivalry

Philip Simmons will host Bishop England on Sept. 4 The schedule pretty much remained the same for the Philip Simmons High School football team when the South Carolina High School League announced its biennial realignment that begins with the 2026-27 academic year. The Iron Horses will remain in...

March fishing delivers tough conditions, strong finish

Fishing in March can be hit or miss. Thankfully, for the most part, fishing has been very good. On Saturday, however, I knew that fishing was going to be tough. The tide interval was wonky, about two feet less than normal. Plus, the barometer was rapidly rising. These conditions move the fish...