Panthers Boys BasketballComing off a 15-7 record and a third straight region championship, the Panthers aim to keep building on their success that they've found over the past few seasons. Senior guard Miles Carter – an All-Region selection last season – is the lone returning starter for Chapman. However, they do bring back some players who saw a lot of game action, which includes Jonathan Mitchell and Taygan Ray. Senior guard Landon Solesbee will make his long-awaited return to the court after missing the 2020-21 season due to a leg injury. Chapman will lean on their strong senior leadership as they aim to compete for another Region III-3A crown. Their non-conference schedule will feature some contests against area teams ranked in the Top 10. They will host Blue Ridge (Dec. 1st), visit Chesnee (Dec. 9th), and could face Landrum if they match up at the ‘Battle At The Border’ tournament (Dec. 28th-30th at Landrum HS). Panthers Girls BasketballThe 2020-21 campaign saw the Lady Panthers notch an 11-12 overall record and a runner-up finish in Region III-3A. As Chapman gears up for the season, there’s a sense of pride amongst the group.
“(This team) is young, hardworking, and determined athletes who are striving to be part of tradition,” said head coach Leslie Boyd. “The Lady Panthers' tradition of excellence is what this team will continue in the program this year. We have returners who are eager to lead their teammates and this team in the right direction. We have new additions who will contribute to our team in various ways.” Three seniors – two of whom were starters – graduated from last season’s team, but the Lady Panthers bring back a strong blend of youth and experience. Sharpshooters Clara Gramling and Caroline Garner return, along with freshman guard Krislyn Wilder, who begins her third year on the varsity level. Gramling and Wilder were All-Region selections in 2020-21. Gabby Freire also returns to the team as she saw a substantial amount of game action and made a number of key contributions off the bench in 2020-21. There will be some new faces on the team as well - like Grace McDaniel - that Chapman expects to get contributions from throughout the season. “Our coaching staff and athletes are excited about what is in store for our program,” Boyd stated. “We look forward to continuing to chase our goals and build on our sisterhood as we compete at a high-level.” Both Chapman varsity basketball teams will open the regular season at home on November 29th against the Boiling Springs Bulldogs. The girls’ basketball game will tip off at 6 PM, followed by the boys' game at approximately 7:30 PM. -Justin Mathis Comments are closed.
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