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. Dell Lever has big shoes to fill as the new head baseball coach at Chapin High School. The former Lexington and Dutch Fork assistant takes over for longtime coach Scott McLeod, who amassed 556 career wins, 12 region championships, and four state titles during more thanContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The return of senior swingman Reagan Haggard to the hardwood provided an immediate boost for the Chapin girls’ basketball team. Having the team’s leading scorer and second-leading rebounder back from a sprained ankle proved critical in back-to-back victories. Against then–region leader Irmo, Haggard and Sami StephensonContinue Reading
Photo by Coach Terence Jones – The Chapin girls’ basketball team celebrate in the locker room with the WACH High School Hoops trophy. By Thomas Grant Jr. For the first time in Region 4-5A play, the Chapin girls basketball team was at full strength. Senior forward Reagan Haggard was back in actionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A full slate of high school basketball featuring several ranked Midlands teams is scheduled for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, with multiple tournaments and showcase events set to tip off across the region. Two Columbia high schools will host single-day boys and girlsContinue Reading
Photo by Thomas Grant Jr. By Thomas Grant Jr. The opening schedule for 2026 has both Chapin basketball teams playing three straight road games to start Region 4-5A play. Up first was a visit to Dutch Fork to face the defending region champions. The Lady Eagles entered last Friday’s matchupContinue Reading
(Photos by Edward Walker) By Thomas Grant Jr. New head coach Terrance Jones has hit the ground running with the Chapin girls’ basketball team. The combination of strong commitment from returning and new players since the summer has created a winning atmosphere around the program. “We had a consistent 30-35Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin Wrestling has put together a strong season, showing steady improvement and consistent results on the mat. (Photo by Edward Walker) SCMAT.com Wrestling RankingsClass 5A – Division IIContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The newly-released classification placement of S.C. High School League schools changes little for Chapin High School during the 2026-28 school years. Its enrollment numbers will keep the Lexington/Richland School District Five school competing in Class 5A. Next season, the classification will have just one division. OtherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both the Chapin girls and boys basketball teams had strong showings in holiday tournaments. The Eagles finished second at the Hoop for Hope Holiday Tournament at Batesburg-Leesville High School. A few days later, the Lady Eagles made a strong first impression in their first Beachball ClassicContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Several Lake Murray–area wrestling programs are entering the season with statewide recognition, as nine local teams were included in the South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association preseason polls across multiple classifications. In Class 5A Division I, three Lake Murray schools earned spots in the Top 20. LexingtonContinue 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. (Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) Two-sport standout Reagan Hubbard achieved a major milestone in girls’ basketball last Friday, scoring 15 points in Chapin’s 55–31 victory over Dreher. In addition to helping snap the Lady Eagles’ two-game losing streak, Hubbard surpassed 1,000 career points, marking aContinue Reading
Photos by Ed Walker By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys basketball team opened the season with a strong showing at the Tipoff at the Dam. The Eagles finished runner-up to Lexington/Richland District Five rival Dutch Fork at the 3-day tournament. They opened play Nov. 24 with a 65-55 winContinue Reading
(Photo by S.C. High School League) By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School remains the queen of competitive cheer in South Carolina. The Lady Eagles captured their state-record 19th title at the S.C. High School League Class 5A Division II finals Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. Chapin posted a teamContinue Reading