By Thomas Grant Jr.
The first half of the 2025 football season ended last week for Chapin.
The Eagles played host to last year’s Class 5A Division I runner-up Summerville. They fell 50-14 to the Green Wave led by running back Jayven Williams’ 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Quarterback Max Stafford threw two touchdowns, both to All-State wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray.
Chapin’s lone scores came off two touchdown runs by Drew Greer.
When the Eagles (0-5) return to action October 3, it travels to Irmo to open Region 4-5A play against defending Class 5A Division I champion Dutch Fork. The Silver Foxes have won the last 13 meetings against the Eagles and are coming off a 24-20 loss at Oceanside Collegiate.
The loss snapped Dutch Fork’s state-leading 24-game winning streak. It was also the Silver Foxes’ first road loss since October 8, 2023 against White Knoll
Dutch Fork went on to win eight straight games to claim its seventh state title under head coach Tom Knotts.
Lady Eagles get invite to Classic
The Chapin girls basketball team will spend the early part of the Christmas holidays in Myrtle Beach.
The Lady Eagles have accepted an invitation to play at the Beach Ball Classic Holiday Invitational. It takes place December 19 – 22 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and offers a field from both South Carolina and other states.
Chapin will be coached this season by Terence Jones, who comes over from Denmark-Olar.
Chapin volleyball
The Lady Eagles entered Tuesday’s home contest with River Bluff undefeated in Region 4-5A.
They improved to 12-1-1 overall, 2-0 in the region following a four-set win over Lexington. The scores were 25-16, 13-25, 25-22 and 25-23.
Chapin’s Ella Burnside. Photo by Ed Walker
