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Katie Iannace (pictured), Jennifer Eckley and Amber Venters have been selected to participate in the SCISA all-star game.
The Pinewood softball team wrapped up its best season to date with an appearance in the SCISA state tournament in Lexington last week.
The Panthers opened the double-elimination tournament with a thrilling 3-2 win in 9 innings over Robert E. Lee. The win marks the first time the Panthers’ team has won a game in the state tournament. Things didn’t go as well Saturday as Pinewood dropped a pair of games to be eliminated. However, the Panthers have no reason to hold their heads down.
The Panthers opened the double-elimination tournament with a thrilling 3-2 win in 9 innings over Robert E. Lee. The win marks the first time the Panthers’ team has won a game in the state tournament. Things didn’t go as well Saturday as Pinewood dropped a pair of games to be eliminated. However, the Panthers have no reason to hold their heads down.
Members of the Pinewood boys’ soccer team celebrate their fifth consecutive state championship.
The Pinewood Prep boys earned their fifth straight SCISA AAA championship Saturday.
In an action-packed, yet low-scoring SCISA title game on the Heathwood Hall campus in Columbia, the Panthers (22-2) handed St. Joseph’s Catholic School (12-6) a 2-0 loss to claim the 2008 championship.
In an action-packed, yet low-scoring SCISA title game on the Heathwood Hall campus in Columbia, the Panthers (22-2) handed St. Joseph’s Catholic School (12-6) a 2-0 loss to claim the 2008 championship.
The Pinewood boys’ tennis team staged a miracle comeback last year in the state finals but there was no such luck this year.
After falling behind in the singles play last year 4-2, the Panthers rallied to win all three doubles matches and capture the state championship. After Tuesday’s singles matches, the Panthers found themselves in a similar situation against Hilton Head Prep. Trailing, 4-2 again, the Panthers were looking for their second miracle, but it wasn’t to happen as the Dolphins won two of the three doubles matches to defeat the Panthers 6-3.
After falling behind in the singles play last year 4-2, the Panthers rallied to win all three doubles matches and capture the state championship. After Tuesday’s singles matches, the Panthers found themselves in a similar situation against Hilton Head Prep. Trailing, 4-2 again, the Panthers were looking for their second miracle, but it wasn’t to happen as the Dolphins won two of the three doubles matches to defeat the Panthers 6-3.
Pinewood’s Francesca Kassing (No. 4) shoots on goal against Porter Gaud.
The Pinewood tennis team advanced to the SCISA AAA state championship with two wins this past week.
On Wednesday the Panthers defeated St. Josephs from Greenville 9-0. Josh Klingenberg, Scott Hayes, Jacob Cumbie, JT Elliget, Adam Elliget and William Wert all picked up singles wins.
On Wednesday the Panthers defeated St. Josephs from Greenville 9-0. Josh Klingenberg, Scott Hayes, Jacob Cumbie, JT Elliget, Adam Elliget and William Wert all picked up singles wins.
Doug Chickarello
Pinewood’s varsity golf team captured the SCISA AAA state championship Tuesday at Quail Creek Golf Club in Myrtle Beach.
The Panthers shot a two-day-total 604 to defeat runner up Hilton Head Christian by four shots. The championship is the Panthers’ second in the past three years. The Panthers won the championship in 2006 and finished as the runner up in 2007.
The Panthers shot a two-day-total 604 to defeat runner up Hilton Head Christian by four shots. The championship is the Panthers’ second in the past three years. The Panthers won the championship in 2006 and finished as the runner up in 2007.
The Pinewood Panthers tennis players swept all three of the doubles events at the SCISA state tournament in Sumter last week, bringing home victories in girls, boys and mixed doubles divisions.
In girls’ doubles, Shauna Fletcher and Charmaine Bessent beat the team of Reddeck and Floyd, from Carolina Academy 2-6, 6-3,10-7 to capture the crown. In boys’ doubles, Josh Klingenberg and Ladson Fishburne defeated Hilton Head Prep’s team of Hunter Mitchell and John Ryan 6-3, 6-0. In mixed doubles, Adam Elliget and Anna Brewer defeated the Panthers’ other mixed doubles team of Sarah Edwards and Jacob Cumbie 6-3, 6-4.
In girls’ doubles, Shauna Fletcher and Charmaine Bessent beat the team of Reddeck and Floyd, from Carolina Academy 2-6, 6-3,10-7 to capture the crown. In boys’ doubles, Josh Klingenberg and Ladson Fishburne defeated Hilton Head Prep’s team of Hunter Mitchell and John Ryan 6-3, 6-0. In mixed doubles, Adam Elliget and Anna Brewer defeated the Panthers’ other mixed doubles team of Sarah Edwards and Jacob Cumbie 6-3, 6-4.
Pinewood’s Max Utner (#20) and Porter Gaud’s (#14) Thomas Schachte fight for a ball.
Both Pinewood soccer teams scored important wins Friday night over the Porter Gaud Cyclones.
The varsity girls improved to 13-1 overall and 8-1 in region play with a 7-0 shutout. Courtney Angotti-Smith again led the way for the Lady Panthers as she picked up her third hat trick in as many games. Angotti-Smith now has 40 goals on the season.
The varsity girls improved to 13-1 overall and 8-1 in region play with a 7-0 shutout. Courtney Angotti-Smith again led the way for the Lady Panthers as she picked up her third hat trick in as many games. Angotti-Smith now has 40 goals on the season.
Infielder Alex Doucet throws to first.
The Pinewood Panthers baseball team moved to 11-10 this week with a 14-0 shutout over their archrivals.
The Panthers and the Porter Gaud Cyclones have met twice this season with identical results. The Panthers beat the Cyclones by the identical score several weeks ago in Charleston. The teams will battle it out one more time in the final game of the season next week.
The Panthers and the Porter Gaud Cyclones have met twice this season with identical results. The Panthers beat the Cyclones by the identical score several weeks ago in Charleston. The teams will battle it out one more time in the final game of the season next week.
Pinewood’s Malcolm Reed (r) jockey’s for a ball.
When Pinewood Preparatory School’s boys’ varsity soccer team took the field against Waccamaw High School in the first scrimmage of the 2008 season, no one was quite sure what to expect. The four-time defending state champion Panthers lost eight seniors to graduation last year, and although their starting defensive lineup and center midfield held familiar faces, several other key positions on the field contained young players who were new to the team.
More than halfway through the season, expectations are as high as ever. The Pinewood team has melded into a cohesive blend of new and established players who work seamlessly together. They tied that game against Waccamaw, a team with several recent runs at the state title in the AA public school category, and they have since defeated Wando High School (public AAAA contender) and Bishop England (defending public AA champion).
More than halfway through the season, expectations are as high as ever. The Pinewood team has melded into a cohesive blend of new and established players who work seamlessly together. They tied that game against Waccamaw, a team with several recent runs at the state title in the AA public school category, and they have since defeated Wando High School (public AAAA contender) and Bishop England (defending public AA champion).
Pinewood softball continued on a roll, winning a double header against Dorchester Academy Thursday.
The Panthers prevailed 11-0 and 6-0. The two wins pushed the Panthers record to 13-1.
The Panthers prevailed 11-0 and 6-0. The two wins pushed the Panthers record to 13-1.
Milton Jennings (r) addresses the crowd at Pinewood Prep Wednesday. Pictured on the left are Pinewood AD Tony Bulford and basketball coach Pat Eidson.
Milton Jennings remembers the days when he couldn't even hit a free throw. Today, the 6-9, 210-pound Pinewood Prep junior is the 2007-08 Gatorade South Carolina Boys' Basketball Player of the Year.
During an assembly at the Pinewood gym Wednesday, school officials made the announcement that Jennings had been selected as the recipient of the prestigious award and presented the junior with a commemoratory plaque and a banner that will hang in the school's gym. Annually, only one player in the state, across all classifications, receives the recognition.
During an assembly at the Pinewood gym Wednesday, school officials made the announcement that Jennings had been selected as the recipient of the prestigious award and presented the junior with a commemoratory plaque and a banner that will hang in the school's gym. Annually, only one player in the state, across all classifications, receives the recognition.
Pinewood basketball standout Milton Jennings says he plans to be a Tiger.
After accepting a plaque recognizing him as the Gatorade Player of the Year Wednesday, Jennings announced he plans to play his college hoops at Clemson. The 6-9, 210-pound forward has become one of the most recruited basketball players in the state. Many of the top basketball colleges have shown interest in the junior but, he narrowed his choices down this year to Clemson, Florida, UCLA, Georgetown and North Carolina.
After accepting a plaque recognizing him as the Gatorade Player of the Year Wednesday, Jennings announced he plans to play his college hoops at Clemson. The 6-9, 210-pound forward has become one of the most recruited basketball players in the state. Many of the top basketball colleges have shown interest in the junior but, he narrowed his choices down this year to Clemson, Florida, UCLA, Georgetown and North Carolina.
Pinewood pitcher Taylor Wall stuck out eight batters while allowing only four hits to help the Panthers earn their first victory over Northwoods.
The Pinewood baseball team picked up a huge win on Tuesday when they defeated region rival Northwood Academy by a 7-5 score.
It marked the first time in the school’s history they were able to defeat the Chargers. The game was a resumption of a game that was originally scheduled for last week, but was suspended after two innings due to rain. With the game resuming in the third inning and the Panthers trailing 2-0, Pinewood was able to push their first run across in the bottom of the third to narrow the gap to 2-1.
It marked the first time in the school’s history they were able to defeat the Chargers. The game was a resumption of a game that was originally scheduled for last week, but was suspended after two innings due to rain. With the game resuming in the third inning and the Panthers trailing 2-0, Pinewood was able to push their first run across in the bottom of the third to narrow the gap to 2-1.
Courtney Angotti-Smith (l) scored her 21st goal of the season against Hilton Head Christian Friday.
The Pinewood girls’ soccer team remained undefeated after an overtime win over Hilton Head Christian Friday.
The first half was scoreless as each team took turns dominating play. The Panthers opened strong and carried play into the Eagles’ end for the first 20 minutes only to see the Eagles return the favor by dominating the second part of the opening half.
The first half was scoreless as each team took turns dominating play. The Panthers opened strong and carried play into the Eagles’ end for the first 20 minutes only to see the Eagles return the favor by dominating the second part of the opening half.
Members of the Pinewood girls' varsity soccer team "take the bench" - the Manchester United home team bench, that is. Pictured are, (l to r, front row) Lauren Fanning, Whitney Jordan, Kelsey Orvin, Francesca Kassing, Tess Miller, Hannah Johnson, (back) Chelsea Durr, Morgan Stice, Kimrey Angotti-Smith, Megan Fish, Katherine Gore, Courtney Angotti-Smith and Ashley Rogers.
The Pinewood Prep girls’ varsity soccer team took jolly old England by storm last week.
The Lady Panthers scored 23 goals against three British U16 teams, including one team affiliated with the English Premier League, while allowing only two goals during Spring Break week. “This trip was a great opportunity for this squad, many of who are in their third year on Pinewood’s varsity soccer team and really growing into their roles,” Pinewood girls head coach Gail Osborne said. “It challenged them in some new ways and will help us as we build throughout the rest of our season. The girls had to prepare for a new game against completely unknown opponents and they really stepped up. I’m proud of the way they played consistently throughout the week, in less-than-ideal weather, and against some very physical opponents.”
The Lady Panthers scored 23 goals against three British U16 teams, including one team affiliated with the English Premier League, while allowing only two goals during Spring Break week. “This trip was a great opportunity for this squad, many of who are in their third year on Pinewood’s varsity soccer team and really growing into their roles,” Pinewood girls head coach Gail Osborne said. “It challenged them in some new ways and will help us as we build throughout the rest of our season. The girls had to prepare for a new game against completely unknown opponents and they really stepped up. I’m proud of the way they played consistently throughout the week, in less-than-ideal weather, and against some very physical opponents.”