Today's Local Sports

  • Photo: Football and basketball player Michael Hull is playing the lead role in Hilton Head Christian Academy’s school musical, which began Thursday and runs through Saturday.

Hilton Head Christian athlete takes center stage

He has been the leading tackler on the football team. He has been a role player on the basketball court. (full story)

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Meet Bluffton High's Desmond Jenkins

When Desmond Jenkins first stepped onto a football field in high school, Bluffton High School coaches put him at free safety. A year later, they decided his skill set was best suited for cornerback and outside linebacker. The following year, he made the switch to quarterback. (full story)

Parris Island hosting triathlon

Triathletes from all over the nation will come to Parris Island for Saturday's Go Tri Sports South Carolina Triathlon Series opener at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. (full story)

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March 18 prep roundup

VARSITY BASEBALL (full story)

River Quest returns to Beaufort River

Kayaks and canoes of all shapes and sizes will on display Saturday morning in downtown Beaufort for the annual River Quest races. (full story)

Beaufort Twilight Run offers 8K, 5K, race for kids

The Beaufort Twilight Run returns to Habersham Town Center on Saturday for its second annual 8K run, 5K fun walk and kids fun run. The 8K course through Habersham is USATF certified and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall winners, the first place masters runner, the top military runner and the top Beaufort County runner. The race starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by an oyster roast that is open to the public. For those over 21, Maggies Pub and Eatery will provide one free beer to all participants of the 8K run and 5K walk. (full story)

Indoor football a field of dreams for many players

Since retiring, the ol' coach usually has been focused on high school and college football spring practices at this time of the year. The practices at Hilton Head High, Battery Creek, Beaufort High and Clemson have my attention, because I hope the practices help create champions in the fall. (full story)

Performers of the week

Performers of the week (full story)

Hilton Head High boys lacrosse rolls over rival Bluffton

Yannie Reynecke hoped his teammates had a good memory. He knew he did. (full story)

March 17 prep roundup

VARSITY SOFTBALL (full story)

Golf notebook: Island man shoots his age for 750th time

Island man shoots his age for 750th time (full story)

Remodeled HHH tennis team shoots down Bluffton's hopes

At some point last season, the losses began to take their toll on Brady Nichols. Tennis wasn't too much fun anymore. (full story)

March 16 Prep Roundup

VARSITY BASEBALL (full story)

H2A's Hammond clocks one of nation's fastest times at Charlotte meet

The performance that James Hammond put on at last month's Short Course State Championship meet was impressive enough, with the Hilton Head Aquatics swimmer earning eight top-three finishes, including gold medals in the 1,650-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly events. (full story)

Sand Sharks knock around Benedict College

Jeremy Webb drove in three runs, R.J. Neal and Larry Perry knocked in two apiece and USC Beaufort won for the ninth time in 10 games, pounding Benedict College 12-3 on Tuesday at Hardeeville's Richard Gray Baseball Complex. (full story)

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