By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, a different division and a number one preseason ranking. All of those descriptions apply to the Chapin girls’ soccer team. A year after finishing state runner-up to Clover, the Lady Eagles will open the 2025 season atop the newly created S.C. High SchoolContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls’ basketball team is headed to the Class 5A Division II playoffs. The Lady Eagles solidified their position with two straight wins heading into Thursday’s regular-season finale at White Knoll. Last Friday was a memorable Senior Night for forward Reagan Haggard. She posted a double-doubleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys wrestling team competed for a spot in the Class 5A Division II final Wednesday. The Eagles earned a trip to Lugoff-Elgin for the Lower State final. After a first-round bye, it rolled over West Florence 73-6 on Saturday. On Monday, Chapin edged St.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School was the site for the U.S. Military Duals this past weekend. A total of 15 teams from South Carolina and Tennessee participated in the four pool, two division tournament. Pool play saw the host school win its C league by defeating Wando (51-19),Continue 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. Statewide television offers an opportunity for both Chapin basketball teams to get on the winning track. The two teams head to The Swamp to face River Bluff in a Region 4-5A contest. It’s the second Sonic Rivals Game of the Week scheduled by WACH 57 inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin basketball teams stayed active during the holiday break by participating in tournaments. The Lady Eagles reached the final of the Bennie Bennett Holiday Classic at Newberry High School. They opened play with a 63-21 win over the host school. Led by Reagan Haggard’s 17Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin quarterback Brady Albro is surrounded by family at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. He was added to the North roster at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. He was on the winning side of the 24-7 win. Albro was also selected to the S.C. Football Coaches Association’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The boys’ basketball team had its five-game winning streak snapped Friday by Blythewood in an 80-38 loss. Bradyn Francis had 11 points and Tyson Ray finished with 10 for the Eagles. For the season, Ray is averaging 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per gameContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Brady Albro will get to close out his high school career in an All-Star game. The senior quarterback was added to the South roster of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. The game will take place Dec. 21 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach. “Brady hasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Basketball season is underway at Chapin High School. The boys’ team opened play by co-hosting the Tip Off at the Dam Thanksgiving tournament. They dropped their first two games at home to Lakewood 57-51 and Wando 74-65. On the final day of the tournament, Chapin rolledContinue 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. For the first time in three years, Chapin football have advanced to the second round of the S.C. High School League playoffs. The Eagles edged Goose Creek 17-16 last Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field. In winning the program’s first home playoff game since 2017, Chapin (6-5)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Momentum can be an ‘X-Factor’ for a team entering the post-season. For Chapin, last Friday’s 35-34 win over White Knoll could not have occurred at a better time. The Eagles had dropped five straight games and were in danger of finishing with a losing record afterContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A tough second half of the season for Chapin football almost got tougher last week against undefeated Irmo. With 2:07 left in the second quarter, the senior tight end took a hard hit after making a catch in the middle of the field. Canady went downContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. After a second bye created when the SCHSL extended the regular season, the Chapin football team resumes play on the road. It’s at a fellow Lexington/Richland School District One school. The Eagles (4-4, 0-3) face undefeated Irmo (8-0, 3-0) looking to snap its four-game losing streak.Continue Reading