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
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Chapin boys soccer team placed runner-up at the Capitol City Cup this past weekend. Afterlosing 2-1 to Gray Collegiate, the Eagles defeated Wando (1-0) and A.C. Flora (2-0) to win theGroup B Gold Division. They faced Nation Ford in the final, losing 0-0 (4-1 onContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King. Top anglers in professional bass fishing will be competingContinue Reading
Chapin High School wrestling coach Mason Marshall has been named the 2025 Region 4 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year. “I am very proud of our team and how we performed as a unit this season,” Marshall said. “This is not an individual award, this is the result of months ofContinue Reading
After winning the program’s first playoff game in 12 years, the Chapin girls looked to continue its success at North Myrtle Beach. The Lady Eagles trailed 20-18 at halftime only to take a five-point lead in the third quarter. The Lady Chiefs responded with 14-5 run to take a 36-31Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin wrester Preston White completed a career “three-peat” this past Saturday at the S.C. High School League Class 5A individual wrestling championships in Florence. The Eagle standout won his third straight Class 5A title at 120 lbs. He dethroned defending state champion Gunner Musilunas of MyrtleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The start of the Coastal Plain League season is still three months away. However, the Lexington County Blowfish remains active in their involvement in community activities. This past week’s luncheon at the VIP room saw co-owner Bill Shanahan talked about the number of upcoming events theyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, a different division and a number one preseason ranking. All of those descriptions apply to the Chapin girls’ soccer team. A year after finishing state runner-up to Clover, the Lady Eagles will open the 2025 season atop the newly created S.C. High SchoolContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors By Robin All Looking to improve your short game? The chip and run is an essential shot for golfers of all levels, helping you control the ball and roll it smoothly onto the green. To execute this shot: Stance & Setup: Keep a square stance withContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls’ basketball team is headed to the Class 5A Division II playoffs. The Lady Eagles solidified their position with two straight wins heading into Thursday’s regular-season finale at White Knoll. Last Friday was a memorable Senior Night for forward Reagan Haggard. She posted a double-doubleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The winningest head football coach at River Bluff resigned on Thursday. In a statement released by the school, it announced Blair Hardin’s resignation. He leaves the program after eight seasons, posting a 47-37 record with five playoff appearances. “We sincerely appreciate Coach Hardin’s contributions to GatorContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys wrestling team competed for a spot in the Class 5A Division II final Wednesday. The Eagles earned a trip to Lugoff-Elgin for the Lower State final. After a first-round bye, it rolled over West Florence 73-6 on Saturday. On Monday, Chapin edged St.Continue Reading
From University of South Carolina Athletics The South Carolina Gamecocks finished the 2024 season as the 19th-ranked college football team in the country, according to both the Associated Press and the Coaches, as the final polls were released today. The Gamecocks finished the 2024 campaign with a 9-4 record overallContinue Reading