Super Bowl match up deja vu
January 26, 2012 • Matt Charpia
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The date is set. The teams are set. It’s finally time for the most watched sporting event in the world. It’s the Super Bowl. The New England Patriots and the New York Giants have both climbed their way to the top and proven they are the two best teams in the NFL, but on Sunday February 5 there will... Read more »
Zandi finds inspiration on and off the field
December 13, 2011 • ERIKA MCVEY
Filed under Features, Sports
Mention Chapin High School senior Mason Zandi in a conversation and one image will come to mind: a 6’ 8” giant of a football player who recently turned heads at both Clemson and Carolina and verbally committed to USC for a full scholarship. “What really makes Mason special is his potential due... Read more »
Baseball tryouts begin for 2011-12 season
December 13, 2011 • Elise Watt
Filed under Sports
Baseball Practice has begun in preparation of tryouts in January. Tryouts determine if a player has the five tools needed to play: hitting, fielding, speed, arm strength, and general knowledge of the game. Practice and conditioning before the tryouts allow coaches to work with each player’s abilities... Read more »
Coaches of the Year!
December 7, 2011 • Matt Charpia
Filed under Sports
Chapin is honored to be the home of three coaches of the year. Cross County Coach Jack Legrand was named Cross Country coach of the year, Volleyball coach Mary Jo Jenny and Tennis coach John Rogers were selected as coaches of the year in their respective regions. Coach Legrand has been coaching Cross... Read more »
McCoy goes the distance for cross country
October 26, 2011 • THAMES JAMISON
Filed under Sports
“Knowing that this is my last year is bitter sweet because I know I’ll be running in college, but Coach LeGrand won’t be my coach anymore; I’ve had a few breakdowns alone about that,” Senior Lannon McCoy said. McCoy has been running cross country since she was twelve years old.... Read more »
Chapin football up and running
September 27, 2011 • Matt Charpia
Filed under Sports
Football season is up and running and all of Chapin is looking for a winning season. The task will be a challenge. Many are concerned over a lack of experience on this year’s squad but Coach Justin Gentry is not too worried. “Lost some quality football players and great men, but we have a... Read more »
Koch makes history with record wins
June 2, 2011 • Brooke Bauer
Filed under Sports
Although pressure and adrenaline had been skyrocketing, senior Kyle Koch pulled through and won the tennis match. He not only earned the bragging rights of another win but also entitled him to be South Carolina’s most consecutive wins record holder.The match was at the North-South Senior Competition... Read more »
Zandi wins state in shot put
June 2, 2011
Filed under Sports
Shot put seems like an easy event to participate in. However, many people do not know what it is. Shot Put involves throwing a heavy ball as far as possible. Not only does someone have to throw the ball, there are many rules to playing Shot Put. The participant is not allowed gloves, the athlete... Read more »
CHS students commit to college athletics
May 4, 2011 • Frank Dart
Filed under News, Sports
Most high school senior athletes often dream about making into to college level ball. This year several players have been able to make that dream a reality Some notable student-athletes at CHS that have committed to playing collegiate sports include Michael Weimer (Wofford, football), Connor Cunningham... Read more »
Will Norris
April 28, 2011
Filed under Sports
Running around kicking a checkered print ball is what first comes to the minds of many when they think of soccer. Soccer is a lot more than just a game to the Chapin Varsity boy’s team and in particular to sophomore Will Norris who is also one of the 2011 captains. “This year Will Norris has stood... Read more »



