Football Preview: Chapin Eagles vs. Lexington Wildcats
The Chapin Eagles will square off against the Lexington Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Chapin is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: Dutch Fork, who was ranked second in their home state at the time (Chapin was ranked 24th). Chapin had to suffer through a 63-10 loss at the hands of Dutch Fork. The Eagles have struggled against the Silver Foxes recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Lexington has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against Irmo, falling 34-8. The Wildcats were down 23-0 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Chapin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Lexington, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-2.
Chapin came up short against Lexington in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 22-14. Will Chapin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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