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Cane Bay opened the 2023 season with an impressive showing against the defending Class AAA state champion. The Cobras broke open a 10-10 game with a strong fourth quarter to pull out a 29-10 win.

The Cobras rushed for 312 yards, led by Deshawn Tompkins’ 114 yards. Tompkins scored one touchdown while fullback Langston Rhodes scored twice. Brycen Johnson added 67 yards on the ground and quarterback Mark Stewart tossed a touchdown pass.

Cane Bay will play Ashley Ridge next Friday at Summerville’s John McKissick Field.

Hanahan 45, Georgetown 34

Hanahan first-year head coach Milan Turner began his tenure with a hard-fought road victory. Senior running back Kevon Rivera rushed for 331 yards on 32 carries, scoring six touchdowns, both career-highs.

Rivera had a pair of one-yard scoring runs, along with runs of 51, 18, 2, and 22 yards. Jackson Stuckey returned an interception 10 yards for another Hawks’ score.

Hanahan will travel to Berkeley next Friday night.

Oceanside Collegiate 24, Lewisville 7

OCA senior quarterback Edward Reidenbach had two short scoring runs and threw a touchdown pass while the Landsharks pitched a shutout defensively. Lewisville’s lone score came on an interception return. The OCA defense allowed only 157 total yards and six yards rushing.

Will Virgillio caught four passes for 115 yards, and safety Grayson Freeling had 10 total tackles. Nate Sturm booted a 22-yard field goal.

Oceanside Collegiate will host defending AAAA state champion South Florence next Friday.

West Ashley 23, Lower Richland 20

Jacob Adams drilled a 39-yard game-winning field goal to lift the Wildcats to a season-opening win. Adams also made field goals of 33 and 26 yards while adding two extra points and punting for a 40-yard average in the victory.

Berkeley 36, Timberland 32

Freshman quarterback Henry Rivers completed 15 of 31 passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns, adding a touchdown run as well, to lift the Stags to a win over their Berkeley County rivals.

The win was the first for new Berkeley head coach Eric Lodge.

The Stags will host Hanahan next Friday night.

Northside Christian 45, First Baptist 42

The visitors from Lexington spoiled the first game for First Baptist’s new head coach Jamaal Birch. Hurricanes quarterback Zacobi Riley passed for 236 yards and two scores while running back Marik Gibbs rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown in the effort.

Russell Lee added 94 receiving yards and a touchdown for First Baptist. The Hurricanes will play at Bishop England next Friday night.

Northwood Academy 28, Greenwood Christian 26

The Chargers snapped a 29-game losing streak and gave head coach Johnny Waters his first win as the new head coach. Jeremiah Singleton rushed for 268 yards and three scores while Austyn Grady threw for 174 yards and a touchdown to pace the Chargers.

Northwood Academy travels to Colleton Prep next Friday night.

Philip Simmons 52, Andrews 28

KJ Asbury had two rushing touchdowns and Michael Spignardo caught two scores to pace the Iron Horses. Asbury rushed for 136 yards and Spignardo added seven tackles and an interception on defense. Linebacker Bryce Smalls racked up 23 tackles, including four tackles for loss and a sack. Josh Gant was in on 17 tackles and Jabarie Taylor added 14 total hits.

Lucy Beckham 53, Lake Marion 0

Stephen Segars rushed for 148 yards and three touchdowns and Perrin Ketchin had two interceptions for the Bengals. Drake Bull had four tackles for loss in the shutout.

Lucy Beckham will take on Wando next Friday night.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A family living in one Berkeley County community said they have not been receiving their mail on a regular basis, even after contacting postal officials. That’s when they reached out to News 2’s Raymond Owens.

“We moved here about a year and a half ago and over the past year or so we have had problems with sporadic mail delivery,” said Cane Bay resident Tim Jacintho. “It doesn’t show up when it’s supposed to; it now has gotten to where we’re getting mail maybe two or three days a week.”

He said a lot of people depend on the mail for prescription medications, Social Security checks, and other items. He said everyone is frustrated with the situation.

Jacintho said he and other Cane Bay residents have reached out to the Summerville Post Office with their concerns.

“She’s been telling me what’s going on- they’ve had a lot of turnover with contractors, and they’re shorthanded. She said that the growth in the Cane Bay/Nexton area, which they serve, has put too much stress on the post office. They don’t have the staff or the facility to handle it.”

He contacted Congressman Nancy Mace’s office, and his state representative and state senator. He has not heard back from them. He said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb returned his message.

“He, like, within a few hours, and said no thanks for reporting it. He said he can’t really do anything. It’s at the federal level.

Finally, he reached out to News 2 for help.

“I reached out to you because certainly I’m frustrated with the situation here and I know that my fellow neighbors and residents are also very frustrated,” he said.

News 2’s Raymond Owens called Congresswoman Mace’s office. Their office called Jacintho back and told him they would look into the problem.

We also called the postal service – their spokeswoman said she is researching the issue to learn more and will get back to us. They later provided the following response:

“The Postal Service appreciates its customers and always strives to provide the best possible service. We apologize for any inconvenience that may have been experienced by customers living in the Cane Bay and Nexton communities. Local management is currently working with all stakeholders to ensure any delivery concerns are resolved. We can confirm the Summerville Post Office, like many businesses, is experiencing staffing challenges; however, through successful hiring efforts we have increased our workforce significantly. The Postal Service will continue flexing our available resources to match the workload, in addition to hosting more hiring events until all positions are filled. Interested applicants should log on to http://usps.com/careers frequently to check for new postings. We appreciate the patience of our customers and the efforts of employees as conditions change on a day-to-day basis. We urge any customers with concerns or questions about their mail delivery service to contact their local Post Office, so that we can look into and resolve their concerns promptly. Customers may also visit our website at www.usps.com/help.”

News 2 will continue following this story and bring you updates as we learn more.

Cane Bay head football coach Russell Zehr is counting heavily on a veteran backfield to lead the way for the 2023 Cobras.

Of course, the success of the backs depends on the play up front and Zehr is hoping his offensive line can grow up quickly. The Cobras are a run-oriented team offensively and that ground game can only be productive if all cylinders are clicking.

“We have good experience and good talent at the skill positions, particularly in the backfield,” says Zehr, entering his 13th season as the head coach. “That’s probably our biggest strength. We have some guys who have played a lot and they are comfortable in our system.

“But, we only have two starters back along the line and, to be honest, we still have three question marks there. I hope they can grow and come together. If they can, we will be a good offensive team. Just not there yet.”

Cane Bay’s leadership along the front comes from returning seniors Andrew Tumbleton at tackle and center Jayden Ferguson. Both will be third-year starters.

Senior Mark Stewart is the starting quarterback. Stewart was the backup for most of last season but started the last four games in place of the injured starter.

“He gained a lot of experience last season and he is ready to lead us as the full-time guy,” Zehr said.

Senior Langston Rhodes is a returning starter at fullback, having topped 500 yards last season. Senior DeShawn Tompkins and junior Brycen Johnson are returning wing backs. Both were starters a year ago.

Leading the receiving corps is senior Braylen Green, a receiver/tight end threat. Junior Qua’Shawn Pelzer and sophomore Colby Larocca also factor into the passing game. Larocca also is getting snaps as a possible backup to Stewart.

There is less true experience on the defensive side but the unit has potential. Senior Will Coker is the lone returner along the front, but junior Joshua Frost and sophomore Garrett Andy are showing potential at end. Also working inside early on are senior Steven Heard and junior Tijeh Eaton.

Senior Parker Osborne is the most experienced linebacker, with senior Brayden Pate and sophomore Dominic Russell getting early season looks at the second level.

Corner Jonas McKeen is a veteran of the secondary, along with senior safety Keaton Cooley. Sophomore MJ Davis is showing well at the other corner.

“How quickly some of these young guys can grow up and play with confidence will determine our season,” Zehr said. “We just have a lot of question marks right now. Hopefully as we play more, the guys will become consistent for us.”

The Cobras open the season on Aug. 18 with a home game against defending Class AAA state champion Beaufort. Other non-region tilts are against Ashley Ridge, West Ashley and James Island - all on the road - and a home game against May River.

Ira Owens could see this day coming for Alaina Nettles several years ago. As an eighth grader on the Cane Bay High School girls varsity team, Nettles poured in more than 20 points in a game. Flashes were there.

On Nov. 9, now one of the state’s best senior girls basketball players, Nettles signed with Charleston Southern, etching in stone a future in college basketball for the local Big South Conference program.

“It’s been great seeing her development as a player,” said Owens, the Cobras’ girls basketball coach. “You could see she had a lot of talent when she joined us an eighth grader. You knew there was something special about her. She was still developing as a freshman, had a good sophomore year and then had a tremendous year last season. If we can get the same type growth this year, there’s no reason she couldn’t average 20 to 21 points per game.”

That means it wouldn’t take very long for Nettles to reach an impressive scoring milestone. She enters the season needing just 21 points to reach 1,000 for her career. If not for the COVID-shortened slate two years ago, Nettles would have already eclipsed the milestone.

Last winter, Nettles led Cane Bay in scoring (18.1 PPG) steals (4.3 SPG) and assists (3.3 APG) as the Cobras won 23 games and advanced to the state quarterfinal round in the Class AAAAA playoffs, their best-ever production on the hardwood.

As for Nettles, she garnered Region 7-AAAAA player of the honors and an all-state selection by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association.

During the spring, Nettles is also one of the top jumpers in the state in track and field. After the 2021-22 sports seasons wound down, she earned the Best of Prep Sports Female Athlete of the Year by Summerville Communications in May.

“She’s an unbelievable person,” Cobras athletic director Brian Swiney said for a story about Nettles in the spring. “She has great parents. She has a great family. Her brother shows up and volunteers in track. Her family is invested in her athletics. She’s friendly. She gets along well with everybody, athletes or non-athletes. She’s why teachers teach and coaches coach. She’s also extremely hard working.”

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Students at Cane Bay High School are training to become EMTs.

It's a unique opportunity for kids to graduate high school, then be ready to take their national certification to be an EMT.

"It can be crazy at times. It's just like the real world. I got in that ambulance and I was like, 'this is cool, but there's no way it's real.' Then I go in a ride along [with Berkeley County EMS], and it's the same thing," said Corey Schauer, a senior.

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Corey Schauer is one of 11 students at Cane Bay High training to be an EMT.

"You learn a lot, I feel, in this class. We are not even halfway through, and I feel like I have learned more than I have in high school," said Schauer.

Seniors spend 90 minutes a day learning the ins and outs. It's everything from coursework and CPR to hands-on, real-world training.

"I love the adrenaline rush and helping people. Being able to say, 'yeah, I saved someone’s life' – that’s amazing," said senior Shelby Miyatki.

Students also get to go out on calls with Berkeley County EMS.

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Four students who graduated from the program became Berkeley County EMTs and now help train students following in their footsteps.

"Going to school here, and getting a job here. It's a pride thing I suppose. This is where I've been. I was a student, now I get to be a provider," said Garrett Fanin, Berkeley County EMT and graduate of the Cane Bay EMT program.

"You get to serve your community. I love my job like meeting new people, helping them in their worst moment, and just comforting them. It's the best feeling," said Lindsay Thigpen, another current Berkeley County EMT and graduate of the Cane Bay EMT program.

EMTs like Fanin and Thigpen prove to the students that success in EMS may only be a few months away.

"[Thigpen] was here just four years ago, and now she's graduating from paramedic school. She's very much succeeding in the world. It's awesome to think that could be me one day," said Shelby Miyatki.

When the students at Cane Bay graduate and pass the test to be an EMT, they can make around $46,000 a year right out of school.

Then, they have the opportunity to further their career in EMS or move on to another career in the medical field.

"To see them out there and successfully complete what they set their goal – they set it and reach it. It’s a proud moment for me, but I know it's exciting for them," said Miguel Lucero, EMT instructor at Cane Bay High School.