Panthers VolleyballThe Chapman volleyball team is looking to build on their success from last season and believe that they are ready to take the next step to be competing for region and state championships. The Panthers are led by head coach Shane LeCroy who enters his 27th season as a volleyball coach. After finishing in second place of the region and falling in the third round of the playoffs to Daniel, LeCroy says this group is ready to take the next step and it's up to their leaders to get them there. "We have a lot of really good players with a ton of experience returning," said LeCroy. "We are going to go as far as our leaders lead us this season. I have really enjoyed being in the gym with this group as there is a lot of good energy and focus. I believe this group is ready to take the next step as a program." Chapman returns six starters from last year's team that includes All-Region players senior setter Brooke Noe, senior outside hitter Hannah LeCroy, and junior middle back Alexa Steiert. They'll be joined by fellow starters in senior libero Riley Stefanacci, senior middle back Madison Elrod, and junior defensive specialist Rylan Ivey. Junior defensive specialist Audre Canada and sophomore outside hitter Rowan Raney along with newcomer Kara Twitty will look to join the six returning starters and all help contribute to a successful season for the Panthers this season. The Panthers will kickoff their regular season in a tri-match at Greer between Chapman, Christ Church, and Greer before hosting Woodruff on August 22nd for the first home matchup of the year. Panthers Girls GolfThe Chapman Panthers will see some new faces around the program this year and that includes in the person that is leading the program. The Panthers this season will be led by new head coach Andy Pitt, who takes over after serving as a golf coach at three different schools in the last 16 years. During that time he has won three region championships, had two runner-up finishes at the state tournaments, and been a five-time region coach of the year. He will look to utilize his experience over the last 16 years, including his time at Byrnes where he started the girls' golf program, as he takes over a team that finished in eighth place in the 3A state tournament last season. Chapman returns four of their top five players from last season led by All-Region players Savannah Burris and Samantha Ireland along with Maddie Strawbridge and Annabelle Blackwood. A group of other returners including Gracie Greenway, Corbyn Painter, and Alexis Rowland including many newcomers will look to compete for the spot left in the starting lineup from the graduation of Olivia Ireland. "I'm excited to get out to the course and work with these young ladies," said Pitt. "I feel we have the tools to build a strong program that can sustain success through the years. We will start working hard with our eyes on the future." According to Pitt, the Panthers will look to compete in a strong region this season in a region that included last year's state runner-up in Blue Ridge. "Blue Ridge is the standard in our region and the upper state right now," said Pitt. "It's our goal to close the gap and become a very competitive team moving forward." Chapman girl's golf will tee off the season on August 23rd against Blue Ridge at the Cherokee Valley Club before competing in the Lady Rebel Invitational at River Falls Plantation on August 29th. Panthers Cross CountryAfter a strong summer, the Chapman Panthers cross country team is looking to have build this year after a successful season last year. The Panthers come into this season after a second-place finish in the region meet and are led by head coach Rachael Edwards, who enters her eighth season as the leader of the program. She is confident in the ability of her team this season. "We lost a huge crew of ladies over the course of the past year," said Edwards. "This season is a building season, but I am confident these ladies could make something of themselves. We had a great summer of training, and I am looking forward to the Eye Opener." Chapman is returning two starters from last season in Jayla West and Abigail Parkkonen along with Isabella Woodard. They'll also expect a lot from junior Laini Gedenberg this season. The Panthers will begin their season on September 2nd in the Eye Opener Classic at the Milliken Research Center. Panthers Competition CheerleadingThe Chapman Panthers cheerleading squad will be returning a lot of familiar faces from last year and will look to repeat the same success from last year's team. The Panthers will be led by their third-year head coach Allie Linnerud, who expects big things from her team this year. "We are looking forward to this upcoming season," said Linnerud. "We have eight seniors and are hoping for another region championship." Chapman, last year's region champions, return 18 starters from last year including eight seniors. That group includes All-Region selection Mya Jackson, Anna-Kate Alexander, Bryce Lee, Caroline Burgess, Chloe Hudson, Courtney Robinson, Delaney Jackson, Izzy Sanchez, Jordan West, Karleigh Burnett, Makenna Carter, Natalie Green, Noelani-Keely Hoaea, Rachel Wingo, Ryleigh Lance, Savanna Bryum, Savannah Fife, and Shaylie Rogers. They also will look to a group of new faces to help get the Panthers another region championship that includes Addison Strange, Aniston Jackson, Ansley Clayton, Ariana Robertson, Claire Loftis, Jorja Babb, Juliette Bryant, McKenzie Snyder, Norah Barnett, Paisley McPeters, and Reba Haynes. Panthers Girls Tennis*All head coaches were sent emails asking about their teams, if you don't see a team included it's because we never received a reply
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