Jacob Phillips

1 week ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Jacob Phillips

It’s the final week of the high school sports season as the state baseball championships are set to take place this week. Of the six different title series going on, Lexington County teams are in three of them. Lexington is looking to defend its championship in the 5A Division I title series. Airport is seeking its first state championship win in the 4A bracket. Batesburg-Leesville is in the 2A state title series for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Jacob Phillips

All year long, the Chapin girls soccer team’s motto was “unfinished.” Fueled by last year’s championship loss to Clover, the Eagles spent all season chasing one goal: getting back to the title game. Chapin achieved that goal and reached the title game, but for the second year in a row, the team came just short of fulfilling its title aspirations. The Eagle girls lost the 5A Division II championship 3-2 after a thrilling overtime battle against Eastside.

2 weeks ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Jacob Phillips

Championship season is here in Lexington County, with various spring sports state title games taking place in the next few weeks.  With state-wide glory on the line, many of the county’s best athletes are upping their game and playing their best to lead their team to victory. Last weekend, Lexington’s best track and field stars gathered for the state title meets. Many of the runners set new personal bests and competed for podium positioning.

2 weeks ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Jacob Phillips

The track season has ended for athletes in Lexington County following the conclusion of the South Carolina high School League track and field championships. Over the course of three days, athletes from all over South Carolina traveled to Spring Valley or Richland Northeast High School for the state championships. The best-of-the-best came together to compete head to head for gold in various track and field events. Each classification had its own meet.

2 weeks ago | lexingtonchronicle.com | Jacob Phillips

The baseball playoffs continue this week following the conclusion of district play last week. Three Lexington County teams enter this week still in contention, playing in either the upper or lower state championship. Four teams advanced out of the district bracket, but two met in the first round of the 4A lower state championship bracket. Airport cruised through its district bracket and avoided playing in a single-elimination game.