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
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Time Management By Robin All How early should you arrive at the golf course for a 9 a.m. tee time? Depending on your travel distance, plan to arrive around 8 a.m. This allows time to change shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and organize your clubsContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School served as the host site for the Carolinas Weightlifting Championships on October 18–19, welcoming some of the region’s strongest student-athletes. The two-day event featured weightlifters from clubs across both North and South Carolina, including competitors with national and international experience. Athletes ranged from elementary-aged lifters toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Ten Midlands high school football teams are featured in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media Poll as the regular season enters its final week. Both Swansea and North Central reentered their respective classifications after key wins. Swansea climbed back into the Class 3A rankings at No.Continue Reading
The Chapin girls’ golf team placed fourth at the South Carolina High School League Division II tournament that finished Tuesday at The Hackler in Conway. The Lady Eagles had a 5-stroke lead over defending champion T.L. Hanna after Day One. On Tuesday, the Lady Yellowjackets stormed back to win theContinue Reading
The Chapin High School competitive cheer program turned in a dominant performance at home, winning all three divisions — varsity, junior varsity, and middle school — at the Lake Murray Invitational, held October 25 at Chapin High School. The Lady Eagles hosted the annual competition, which featured top programs fromContinue Reading
School District Five and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) have teamed up to launch the Bridge Development League, a new youth sports program designed to help middle school students develop athletic skills, sportsmanship, and school pride. The Bridge Development League serves children ages 9–14 and focuses on preparing athletesContinue Reading
By Robin All If I could go back more than 70 years, to when I first took up golf, I wish I hadn’t learned to putt with my wrists! My pro — and just about everyone else back then — used their wrists when putting and chipping. Some, like myContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A second-place finish at the S.C. High School League Class 5A Division II Lower State girls’ golf final in Little River earned Chapin an invitation to next week’s state final. The Lady Eagles shot a team score of 341 to finish 13 strokes behind champion Conway.Continue Reading
Special to The New Chapin NewsBy Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina made history Sunday, retiring its first-ever women’s soccer jersey at Stone Stadium. The honor went to Savannah McCaskill, a Chapin native and former Irmo High School standout whose number 7 jersey now joins an elite groupContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Lie Angle: The angleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. This year’s group of inductees includes players who made an impact both in American Legion, but at their respective in-state college andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls swimming team produced a state champion and a seventh-place team finish at the S.C. High School League swim meet championship at the University of South Carolina. Chapin’s Jackie Bonavilla won the 200 individual medley and was second in the 100 butterfly. The LadyContinue Reading