COLUMBIA – The 2025 state champion cheerleaders from Chapin High School were recognized last week at the South Carolina State House by Nathan Ballentine and Jay Kilmartin. The recognition comes after the program secured its 19th state championship—and its 17th title in the past 21 years—cementing its place as oneContinue 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
IRMO – Chapin High School senior Emma Smoak has been named the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class 5A Division II Cheerleader of the Year. “I am truly honored and humbled to receive the SC Cheerleader of the Year award,” Smoak said. “This recognition is not just a reflectionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Since 2020, Class 5A competitive cheer title has been a “hot potato” exchange between Chapin and Lexington. Each school has taken turns winning the trophy, with the Lady Eagles winning last year. This Saturday at Colonial Life Arena, the two schools will compete in separate divisions.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The S.C. Coaches Association of Women’s Sports held its annual sports banquet on June 8 at Brookland Baptist Church in Cayce. For the second straight year, the organization which recognizes the top female athletes in the state awarded its fall, winter, and spring award recipients atContinue Reading
The Chapin varsity cheer team received well-deserved recognition during halftime at a home basketball game on January 21. In November, the competitive cheer team secured victory, reclaiming the South Carolina High School League title. Photo courtesy of Chapin Eagle ClubContinue Reading
Chapin High School varsity cheerleader Taylor Graves has been named the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Division 5A Cheerleader of the Year. “I am beyond grateful to be receiving this award,” Graves said. “This is such an honor as I always looked up to the girls who got this awardContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “hot potato” battle over the S.C. High School League Class 5A competitive cheer title continued Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Over the past five years, Chapin and Lexington high schools have gone back and forth as champions. Last year, the Lady Eagles placed third behindContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lexington County schools enjoyed athletic success this year with state titles in baseball and competitive cheer as well as state runners-up in the latter sport, golf and volleyball. Lexington, Chapin, and River Bluff all placed in the top 10 of the Class 5A Carlisle Cup standingsContinue Reading