Photos by Chapin sports By Thomas Grant Jr. The “second season” for Chapin football starting Friday night in The Swamp. The Eagles face River Bluff in the Region 4-5A opener for both teams. “Nothing good, nothing bad really matters what we’ve done the last six weeks,” Eagles’ head coachContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin football team is on a roll. Last Friday’s 51-0 rout of Airport was its first shutout win since 2023 against Mid-Carolina by a 63-0 score. In winning the “Battle of the Eagles”, Chapin also posted its first 3-game winning streak since 2024. “Each weekContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Taking over Chapin football has an air of déjà vu’ for new head coach Corey Helms. He’s looking to lead a program to success while competing in the same region as the reigning athletic association’s high school football dynasty. This was exactly the scenario Helms facedContinue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Cory Helms as the new head football coach at Chapin High School. Helms brings a proven track record of program development, student-athlete growth, and leadership rooted in discipline, accountability, and integrity. A former standout SEC offensive lineman at the University of SouthContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. CHAPIN — Chapin High School offensive lineman Caden Muskus capped off his high school football career with a strong showing on the statewide stage, competing for the North team in the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl on Dec. 13 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach. TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School is beginning the search for a new head football coach following Ryan Cole’s transition into an administrative role. After two seasons leading the Eagles, Cole has been approved as the school’s new assistant principal. The Lexington-Richland District Five office notified parents of theContinue 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
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. 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
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. S.C. PREP FOOTBALL MEDIA PRESEASON POLL CLASS 5A 1. Dutch Fork (16), 2. Summerville, 3. Gaffney, 4. Northwestern (1), 5. Irmo, 6. Spartanburg, 7. Greenwood, 8. Sumter, 9. T.L. Hanna, 10 (tied). J.F. Byrnes and Ridge View Others receiving votes: White Knoll; Hillcrest; JL Mann; River Bluff;Continue 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. The winningest head football coach at River Bluff resigned on Thursday. In a statement released by the school, it announced Blair Hardin’s resignation. He leaves the program after eight seasons, posting a 47-37 record with five playoff appearances. “We sincerely appreciate Coach Hardin’s contributions to GatorContinue Reading