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
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
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
Coaches Christian and Paige Simensen were impressed with the numerous personal bests and and amazing swims this season! The Chapin High School Swim Team wrapped up an incredible season, marking another year of excellence in the pool. The Chapin Eagles girls team finished undefeated with a 7–0 record, while the Boys teamContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It’s a tale of two seasons for the Chapin volleyball and football teams. The Lady Eagles (15-2-1) entered Tuesday’s Region 4-5A matchup against Lexington looking to keep sole possession of second place. Riding a three-match winning streak, Chapin’s last loss came in straight sets to RiverContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a one-week break, Chapin football is back on the field. It’s the start of Region 4-5A play for the winless Eagles. For an opportunity at the first win of the season, the team travels to Irmo. Awaiting Chapin is an equally rested and motivated DutchContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The first half of the 2025 football season ended last week for Chapin. The Eagles played host to last year’s Class 5A Division I runner-up Summerville. They fell 50-14 to the Green Wave led by running back Jayven Williams’ 130 rushing yards and three touchdowns. QuarterbackContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Despite still seeking the first win of the season, Chapin football is seeing more positives. Rather than harp on the 0-4 record, head coach Ryan Cole is focused on the vast improvement of the offense. While Eagles fell to Newberry 45-22 for the first time inContinue Reading
The Chapin High School class of 1975 will hold their 50 year reunion on Saturday, November 15 at Mid Carolina Country Club in Prosperity. For more information on participating contact Keth Wilkes at 803-414-8224 or Ann Rauch Hutchens at 803-331-3345.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin football is back at Cecil Woolbright Field Friday seeking its first win of the season. The Eagles play host to Spring Valley (1-1), who snapped their 24-game losing streak in Week 0. Chapin (0-2) is seeking its first win of the season after back-to-back lossesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lightning storms prevented two things last Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field for Chapin football. It not only cancelled an anticipated scrimmage with longtime archrival Mid-Carolina, but also marked the end of the preseason. Now, the Eagles can turn their attention to the regular season. They areContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Lightning storms prevented two things last Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field for Chapin football. It not only cancelled an anticipated scrimmage with longtime archrival Mid-Carolina, but also marked the end of the preseason. Now, the Eagles can turn their attention to the regular season. They areContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Battle for the Bell is one of the oldest rivalries in South Carolina High School League football. Since 1961, Chapin and Mid-Carolina have waged battle on the gridiron. In 2012, a bell symbolizing the one which was rung on the freight team traveling past ProsperityContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Year Two for Chapin football has an air of newness for second-year head coach Ryan Cole. The combination of transfers and improved returning players will look to help Chapin improve on last year’s 6-6 record after a 4-0 start. “Keeps you on your toes, for sure,”Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Even while coaching in college baseball at Newberry and at successful high school baseball programs like Lexington and Dutch Fork, Dell Lever always had “one dream job.” Monday evening in the Cecil Woolbright Field alumni room, he began to live that reality. Lever was formally introducedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School graduate and University of South Carolina pitcher Matthew Becker is headed to the big leagues. The senior lefthander was selected in the 19th round by the Minnesota Twins on the second day of the 2025 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Monday.Continue Reading