KERR: Sand Sharks’ storybook season keeps getting better

After Augusta’s last-ditch effort fell short, Ron Fudala waltzed off his home court with a smile of pure joy. In just two years, he’s built a Division II basketball team that has thrilled its Lowcountry fans and frightened some of the best squads in a challenging Peach Belt Conference. And the fun is only just … Continue reading KERR: Sand Sharks’ storybook season keeps getting better

LIBBY: Give the seniors their flowers and dream about next year

Standing near the exit to The Cove with a Boston Red Sox cap atop her tomboy moptop, Brielle Bartelt opened her arms. “I’m giving you a hug, JJ,” the USCB senior told LowcoSports founder Justin Jarrett just before melting his coronary system. Having just completed perhaps the finest career in Sand Shark history, “Bart” got … Continue reading LIBBY: Give the seniors their flowers and dream about next year

This week on the LowcoSports scene (Dec. 16, 2024)

The week began with a flurry of Lowco-on-Lowco matchups on the basketball court along with a few on the wrestling mats, and it will end with the kickoff of holiday hoops tournament season. The John Drafts Battery Creek Classic will feature a solid eight-team boys field starting Thursday, while the Seahawk Holiday Classic tips off … Continue reading This week on the LowcoSports scene (Dec. 16, 2024)

Lowco HS Boys Soccer Roundup: March 7-10

With region play now in full swing, the Lowco boys soccer action is starting to heat up. Bluffton stayed perfect with a shootout win over rival Hilton Head High, May River fell to defending SCHSL 4A state champion James Island, and John Paul II started off strong by defeating Beaufort Academy. Here’s a look at some key matches from this week.

HSBSB: Big first inning propels Dolphins past War Hawks

Hilton Head Prep baseball used a 10-run first inning to cruise to a home win Monday, downing Colleton Prep 15-2.

HSBSB: Eagles open Wilkerson’s tenure with pair of shutouts

Hilton Head Christian Academy baseball has opened its first season under new coach JW Wilkerson with a pair of shutout victories over the Coastal Hurricanes homeschool program and Bridges Prep.

WES’s WISDOM: Wrestling is rising – and here to stay – in the Lowco

When you think of winter sports season, you think of the excitement and the heart-pounding action of a basketball game. But even hoops may not compare to the excitement we saw on the wrestling mat this year.

HSBBB: Trojans clamp down on Seahawks in OT

Missed free throws, missed layups, and live-ball turnovers haven’t been the norm for Hilton Head High this year, but they all doomed the Seahawks on Thursday in a tough overtime loss. Jayden Gilliam drew a foul and drained a clutch free throw to force overtime with 0.5 seconds left, but the Seahawks were shut out in the extra period by visiting James Island to drop their final home contest 56-47.

HSBBB: Cusano, Dolphins in control vs. Eagles

Sean Cusano poured in 28 points and dominated on the glass with nine rebounds as Hilton Head Prep boys basketball rolled Beaufort Academy 72-54 at home Tuesday.

HSGBB: Bluejackets’ buzzer-beater sinks Seahawks

Hilton Head High’s girls lost a heartbreaker for their first defeat of the season Tuesday, losing 41-40 at Savannah High on a Bluejackets bucket with 3 seconds left.