By Thomas Grant, Jr. For the second time in three weeks, a Chapin girls’ sports team will play for a state title. The Lady Eagles defeated West Ashley 1-0 in the second overtime to win the Class 5A Lower State title Tuesday at Cecil Woolbright Field. Freshman Elizabeth Kujawa hadContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. During the April 15th Lexington Town Council meeting, the Lexington County Blowfish made a generous contribution of $6,000 to support the Lexington Police Foundation. This donation was raised through the proceeds of the annual Lexington Chili Cookoff, an event held on February 18th at the IceContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin golf team finished the regular season with a pair of Top two finishes. Last week, the Eagles edged Lexington by two strokes to win the Lake Murray Cup. Chase Cline took medalist honors. On Monday, Lexington edged Chapin by three strokes to win theContinue Reading
The Chapin High School Girls Lacrosse team soared to victory, clinching the class 5A state championship in a thrilling match against Fort Mill. With a commanding 13-4 win at W.C. Hawkins Stadium on April 27th, the Eagles secured their second state title, repeating their triumph over Fort Mill from theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season came down to two final games on April 26 to decide not only the Region 4-5A champion, but the top seed out of the region. Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Lexington all had an opportunity at either winning the region outright or claiming aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School celebrated its student-athletes during its Spring Sports signing day on April 17th. Nine exceptional individuals committed to continuing their athletic endeavors at colleges and universities by signing letters of intent. The accomplished signees and their respective sports programs are as follows: These dedicatedContinue Reading
From the College of Charleston Sports Information Office Freshman pitcher Hayden Thomas of the College of Charleston was named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Rookie of the Week. The Brookland-Cayce High School graduate picked up his first career win and save against William and Mary. He allowed only two hits whileContinue Reading
From the Wofford College Sports Information Office Wofford College sophomore Zac Cowan, a graduate of Blythewood High School, earned Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. He is the second Terrier to be recognized this season as Braden Hofmeyer earned the recognition on March 4. This is also Cowan’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the state championship has once again taken the Chapin girls’ lacrosse team back to Irmo High School. After wins over Socastee and River Bluff, the Lady Eagles played host to Wando in the Class 5A Lower State final. They jumped out to aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second time in four months, Cam Scott took part in a signing day at Lexington High School. This time, the All-State state champion shooting guard inked his letter of intent to an in-state school. After receiving a release from the University of Texas, ScottContinue Reading
Excitement is building for the upcoming kayak fishing qualifier event on Lake Murray, set to take place from April 26th to 28th. Hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country, this event serves as the qualifier for the 2024 USA Kayak Fishing Team. Kayak fishing enthusiasts from across the nation willContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin High School soccer teams had one mission Tuesday night. Win their respective matches against River Bluff and sole ownership of the Region 4-5A titles would be the prize at the end of the evening. The Lady Eagles accomplished their goal with a 2-0 victoryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Chapin weightlifting team, under the leadership of head coach David Prince, won the Class 5A state weightlifting championship on March 27. Russell Gentry placed 1st and John Rossi was 3rd in the 160-pound weight class. (Photo by Chapin Eagle Club)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Region 4-5A softball title is now within the reach of Chapin High School. A 10-4 victory Wednesday over defending champion Lexington has the Lady Eagles in first place by one game. Dominant play both on the mound and at the plate has Chapin in theContinue Reading
Paul Erickson of Chapin proudly displays his latest fishing conquest—a whopping 10lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass caught in a private pond near Lake Murray. As a catch and release fisherman, Paul ensures the preservation of the local ecosystem by returning his catches to the water after admiration. With his impressiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phil Savitz provided another moment of recognition. On Thursday, he was presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor, established by former Gov. John C. West in 1971, recognizes Savitz’s contributions and dedicatedContinue Reading