The Class AAAA state golf championship unfolded over two days at the scenic Cross Creek Golf Course in Seneca, South Carolina, drawing the state’s top high school squads.
Bishop England entered the second day in a tight battle, sitting in second place behind Daniel, with a collective score that kept them within striking distance of the leaders.
Sophomore sensation Merritt Mathesius paced the Bishops with a crisp 71, finishing one stroke under par and anchoring the team’s surge.
Coach Jeff Burton acknowledged the early front‑nine struggles but praised the back‑nine recovery that propelled the team forward.
Meanwhile, the Philip Simmons High School boys’ soccer team capped a 22‑3 campaign with a 12‑game winning streak, earning six all‑state honors, including four sophomores.
Senior forward Chris Morales finished the season with 31 goals, 21 assists and 83 points, a performance that helped the Iron Horses secure a bright future.
Two Bishop England football seniors, Brody Tonon and Hunter Alex, announced their college destinations, with Tonon committing to Wofford College and Alex heading to Williston Northampton.
Quinn Mahoney, another standout from the school, will continue his athletic career at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Looking Ahead
With a blend of seasoned seniors and emerging sophomores, Bishop England’s athletic programs appear poised for continued success across golf, soccer and football.