Rec league offers fun for athletes
April 28, 2011 • Lexie Ricard
Filed under Sports
Who wants to be serious while playing sports? Sports are supposed to be about having fun while getting a little exercise and some students have decided rec league is the right fit for them. For many years, Crooked Creek Park has offered spring sport opportunities to the community, including softball,... Read more »
Wallace nears 100 wins
April 28, 2011 • ASHLEY BAUER
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Alex Wallace has been on the Chapin High School Varsity guys’ tennis team since the seventh grade. As the number two player on the team, Wallace has amassed over 85 wins and has his sights on 100 by season’s end. Coach John Rodgers says, “He’s not the biggest or strongest on the... Read more »
No. 1 recruit Clowney picks Gamecocks
March 28, 2011 • Frank Dart
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After 12 extra days of examining his future as a football player, star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney announced to the world that he would play his college ball at the University of South Carolina. Clowney was one of very few standout players in the 2011 class that did not unveil his plans on February... Read more »
Hungry to Win
March 28, 2011 • Haley Blackwell
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When most people think of wrestlers, the idea of anorexia does not come to mind. However, with dangerously fast cuts in weight, this is fairly close to reality for high school wrestlers – even here at Chapin. On a national level, the average fast among high school male wrestlers before a match lasts... Read more »
Cheer Title Comes With Price
March 22, 2011 • by: Brett Cherubini
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Chapin cheerleading dominance is no accident. Months of training that includes learning new routines and new gymnastic skills along with competitions can add up to a lot of hours training and maybe a state cheerleading title. “Winning state is the best feeling, it feels good to know that it was... Read more »
Soccer seniors sign with Spartanburg Methodist College
February 24, 2011
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More play-in games…good or bad?
February 14, 2011 • Frank Dart
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Nobody pays any attention to the measly play-in game in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Right? If you don’t, you should start. With a new deal in place to begin in the 2011 tournament, the NCAA has agreed to have four play-in games for teams that otherwise would not have been in... Read more »
Football Wrap Up
December 10, 2010 • Whitney Fleming
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Football season is one of the most exciting times of the year for Chapin High School and the whole town of Chapin. The bright lights screaming fans, cheerleaders, and spirited students make it all worthwhile. The team made a number of great plays throughout the season and never failed to speak positively... Read more »
CHS Varsity Wrestling Preview
December 6, 2010 • Frank Dart
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The Chapin Varsity Wrestling Team will soon be kicking off the 2010-2011 season under new Head Coach, and former Assistant Coach, Logan Kubik. This young team, returning only five seniors, will have a legitimate shot at competing in state this year. Seniors Nate Polly, Stuart Hope, Andrew Mize, Russell... Read more »
Coach Gentry ready to continue football teams tradition of competition
November 14, 2010 • Ashley Bauer
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What brought you to Chapin and how did you hear about the job? I coached football at Lake City high school which is in Myrtle Beach. I always had my eye on Chapin. I knew Coach Early, and he is the one that told me about the job. At first I wanted to become an assistant here but ended up being the... Read more »



