By Thomas Grant Jr. The spring post-season for Chapin teams opened Monday with mixed results. It started in Mount Pleasant where the boys’ lacrosse team looked to dethrone 4-time defending champion Lucy Beckham in the Class 5A Division II Lower State final. In a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal, theContinue Reading

This is Brice R. (12), who was visiting his grandparents this weekend. Yesterday, his granddad stopped by Lake World and picked him up a new baitcaster rod and reel combo, along with some lures and soft plastics. Well—it didn’t take long! Within just two hours, Brice landed this beautiful largemouthContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Competitive fishing, live entertainment, and a run for a healthy cause highlight this weekend’s Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray. The tournament begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, with anglers launching daily from Dreher Island State Park before returning for afternoon weigh-ins. Organizers expect participationContinue Reading

By Robin All Stance There are countless opinions on how to take your stance for different shots and clubs, but for most senior golfers, focusing on a few common-sense fundamentals can make a significant difference. Foot positioning plays a critical role in both balance and power. Standing with your feetContinue Reading

(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and workContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season winds down with four Chapin teams clinching Region 4-5A titles. On Thursday, the baseball team rallied to defeat White Knoll 8-5 to finish 7-3 in the region. Drew Greer went 4-4 with 2 RBI and Kennedy Leach had the go-ahead 2-run single. WithContinue Reading

  Photos by lexingtonhswildcats.com – Lexington’s Anna Bart (4) and Adriana Dunat (11).  By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Lexington soccer teams are battling for first place in Region 4-5A in the final week of the regular season. Despite a 1-0 home loss to Chapin on March 14, the Lady Wildcats maintainedContinue Reading

Photo by Chapinsports.com – Chapin senior players Sydney Stoner (6) and Lila Bowers (10) in group shot. By Thomas Grant Jr. Despite suffering the first loss in Region 4-5A to co-leader Lexington, Chapin boys’ soccer remains in position to take the top seed into the post-season. The Eagles still hold theContinue Reading

Just a week ago, Mike Hoskins became one happy fisherman after landing a 20-pound, 32-inch striped bass on live herring purchased at Lake World. Lake Murray offers more than 50,000 acres of freshwater fishing and is well known for its largemouth bass and especially its striped bass. The lake’s averageContinue Reading

By Robin All I hope some—if not all—of you had a chance to watch The Masters Tournament! We saw many drives over 300 yards, expertly shaped to match the curvature of each hole. From there, players had to select the proper club to reach firm, lightning-fast greens—hoping the ball wouldContinue Reading

Photo by Chapin boys soccer By Thomas Grant Jr. Things are looking up for Chapin soccer entering Spring Break. The boys’ team remains undefeated in Region 4-5A at 6-0. They can solidify their lead over second-place Lexington with a win April 14 at Cecil Woolbright Field. The Eagles (12-2, 6-0)Continue Reading

By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and theContinue Reading

The Special Olympics South Carolina Spring Games came to Irmo High School on Tuesday, March 31, bringing athletes of all ages and abilities together for a day of competition and celebration. The event began with a torch run escorted by the Irmo Police Department, as a runner carried the flameContinue Reading