By Thomas Grant Jr. Before heading overseas for Spring Break, the Chapin boys soccer team clinched the Region 4-5A title. The Eagles defeated River Bluff 3-1 for their 11th straight victory. Fittingly on Senior Night, Braydon Sipe accounted for one of the goals and Justin Tucker had two assists. GoalkeepersContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. CHARLOTTE, NC – For the first time as an NBA player, Memphis Grizzlies’ forward G.G. Jackson II was back in the Carolinas. The former Ridge View and University of South Carolina forward saw action Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. With family in attendance,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina anglers Jason Burroughs and Darren Ashley made history on Saturday, April 5, becoming two-time national champions at the 2025 Fishers of Men Berkley Classic Series National Championship held at Dreher Island State Park on Lake Murray. The powerhouse pair clinched the title with an impressiveContinue Reading
By Robin All The Master’s is here and signaling the start of golf season in South Carolina. Some of us have braved the inclement weather and gotten in a few rounds to knock the rust off after the winter holiday break. The phone has been ringing; golf practice and lessonsContinue Reading
TAYLORS, S.C. – Congratulations are in order for Chapin High School’s JV lacrosse team, who claimed their third consecutive Palmetto Cup Classic title with an impressive 9-3 win over Mauldin in the championship game at Eastside High School! The Eagles displayed strong teamwork and determination throughout the tournament, capping offContinue Reading
By Robin All If you’re happy with your current set of irons and aren’t looking to upgrade, now is the perfect time to check the lie angle and make any necessary adjustments. Over time, club heads can shift due to regular use—especially if you’ve accidentally hit a root, rock, orContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls soccer team remain atop the state rankings. The Lady Eagles have run off three straight victories, outscoring their opponents 15-0. In the 8-0 win over Irmo, Kat Haigler posted a hat trick with three goals and Lila Bowers had three assists. On MarchContinue Reading
The waggle is more than just a pre-swing habit—it’s a valuable tool for improving your golf game! Think of it as a preview of your swing, helping to set the correct motion before you take your shot. Here’s why the waggle matters: Traces the backswing arc – It mimics theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys’ soccer team is off to a 3-0 start in Region 4-5A. On Friday, the Eagles defeated River Bluff in The Swamp. Junior Eli Vance scored in the first three minutes for Chapin. The Eagles added to their lead at the 30-minute mark. JalenContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the oldest golf instructions is to turn your belt buckle toward the target at the finish of your swing! Sounds simple but you can’t do it, unless you shift your weight to the front foot and bring the back foot up on to the endContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 11th annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff co-sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish netted a valuable donation to the Lexington Police Department Foundation.Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan and Old Mill Brewpub owner John Clinger presented a $5,000 check during the March 19 meeting at the VIP StadiumContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin softball team opened Region 4-5A play in strong fashion. The Lady Eagles shut out Dutch Fork 10-0 in five innings. It was a scoreless game through three innings. Chapin broke the game open with six runs in the third inning, starting with an RBIContinue Reading
Dance teams from Lexington-Richland School District Five made their mark at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) State Championship, earning multiple state titles and top awards. The competition, held on February 22 at USC Aiken, showcased the incredible talent and dedication of student dancers from Chapin Middle, Chapin High, DutchContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. This past weekend at Carolina Softball Field served as a host site for a Lake Murray softball reunion. When not getting hits, University of Georgia Sarah Gordon was fielding those off the bats of fellow Lexington graduate Karley Shelton and former White Knoll rival and teammateContinue Reading
IRMO – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five student athletes were crowned state champions during the South Carolina High School League wrestling individual State Championships. Chapin’s Preston White won his 3rd state championship this year at 120 pounds to round off his perfect 46-0 junior season. Last year, he won hisContinue Reading
From the Bass Pro Tour Lake Murray provided the setting for the continuation of a fishing rivalry to close out its latest Bass Pro Tour event. Drew Gill and Jacob Wheeler have combined for multiple titles on the circuit and were 1-2 in last year’s Fishing Clash Angler of theContinue Reading