By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School is beginning the search for a new head football coach following Ryan Cole’s transition into an administrative role. After two seasons leading the Eagles, Cole has been approved as the school’s new assistant principal. The Lexington-Richland District Five office notified parents of theContinue Reading
By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading
Courtesy of Seahawks.com NFL rookie Nick Emmanwori had a game for the ages this past weekend for the Seattle Seahawks. The former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina safety made his return to the Southeast last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In the 37-9 win, Emmanwori put upContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. (Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) Two-sport standout Reagan Hubbard achieved a major milestone in girls’ basketball last Friday, scoring 15 points in Chapin’s 55–31 victory over Dreher. In addition to helping snap the Lady Eagles’ two-game losing streak, Hubbard surpassed 1,000 career points, marking aContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week, we covered right-arm extension after impact. This week, we’re focusing on the left arm (the back arm) during the backswing. Most golfers have heard the classic advice: “Keep your left arm straight.”However, many interpret this as keeping the arm stiff or locked, which actually restrictsContinue Reading
Photos by Ed Walker By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys basketball team opened the season with a strong showing at the Tipoff at the Dam. The Eagles finished runner-up to Lexington/Richland District Five rival Dutch Fork at the 3-day tournament. They opened play Nov. 24 with a 65-55 winContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School remains the queen of competitive cheer in South Carolina. The Lady Eagles captured their state-record 19th title at the S.C. High School League Class 5A Division II finals Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Chapin posted a teamContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Saturday’s annual Clemson–South Carolina showdown in Columbia will serve as a homecoming for two former All-State wide receivers. Clemson redshirt senior Antonio Williams of Dutch Fork and South Carolina freshman Donovan Murph of Irmo will line up on opposite sidelines for the 4 p.m. kickoff atContinue Reading
By Robin All The photo demonstrates a fully extended right arm at about eye level. At this point in the swing, both the arm and the club are aimed toward the intended target. Rather than overthinking swing mechanics—backswing fundamentals, transition techniques, or how to start the downswing—try focusing on simplyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. (Photo courtesy of Chapin High School Athletics) The Chapin boys cross-country team finished second at the Class 5A Division II state final, led by standout performances from Michael Rose, who placed sixth, and Brandon Rogers, who came in 11th. The Lady Eagles also brought home hardware,Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) By Thomas Grant Jr. As Chapin seeks to add to its state record of competitive cheer titles, it enters Saturday’s final at Colonial Life Arena as the clear favorite. The Lady Eagles coasted to victory at the Class 5A Division II qualifier. They seekContinue Reading
Photos by Chapin Sports By Thomas Grant, Jr. Both the Chapin boys and girls cross-country teams earned medals at the Class 5A Division II championship Saturday. The Eagles placed second behind Fort Mill with Michael Rose (sixth place) and Brandon Rogers (ninth place) earning All-State honors. The Lady Eagles finishedContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is off to a fast start in the NFL. The rookie safety earned league Week 10 Rookie of the Week honors. Emmanwori was recognized for his effort in the winContinue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) A total of seven student-athletes signed letters of intent at Chapin High School. Starting from left – Malachi Merkovsky (North Greenville – lacrosse), Eddie Wright (Hampden-Sydney College – lacrosse), Sydney Stoner (Presbyterian College – soccer), Zeta Covey (Young Harris College – lacrosse), Lila Bowers (Winthrop University – soccer), ReaganContinue Reading
All photos courtesy of Newberry College By Thomas Grant Jr. Newberry football has won the South Athletic Conference regular season title. The Wolves defeated Cardinal Newman 28-21 last Saturday before a sold-out crowd at Setzler Field to secure a bid to the 2025 NCAA Division 2 playoffs. Brookland-Cayce graduate CharpiaContinue Reading