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. 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
IRMO – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five student athletes were crowned state champions during the South Carolina High School League wrestling individual State Championships. Chapin’s Preston White won his 3rd state championship this year at 120 pounds to round off his perfect 46-0 junior season. Last year, he won hisContinue Reading
Chapin High School wrestling coach Mason Marshall has been named the 2025 Region 4 5A Wrestling Coach of the Year. “I am very proud of our team and how we performed as a unit this season,” Marshall said. “This is not an individual award, this is the result of months ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin wrester Preston White completed a career “three-peat” this past Saturday at the S.C. High School League Class 5A individual wrestling championships in Florence. The Eagle standout won his third straight Class 5A title at 120 lbs. He dethroned defending state champion Gunner Musilunas of MyrtleContinue 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
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Chapin weightlifting team, under the leadership of head coach David Prince, won the Class 5A state weightlifting championship on March 27. Russell Gentry placed 1st and John Rossi was 3rd in the 160-pound weight class. (Photo by Chapin Eagle Club)Continue Reading
Irmo Middle School 7th grader Luke Sevilla has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in the world of wrestling. On March 9th, Sevilla showcased his skill and determination at the South Carolina USA Wrestling Folkstyle State Championships held at Pelion High School. Competing in the 14 and underContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School had two state champions crowned in individual wrestling this past weekend in Anderson. Toler Hornick (left) defeated River Bluff’s Reese Lawrence to win at 190 pounds. Preston White won the 113-pound division, defeating Dutch Fork’s Jackson Stocker in the final. Other Eagles whoContinue Reading