Chapman had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Daniel Lions on Friday, falling 41-21. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 41st, while the Lions are ranked eighth).
Daniel found their leader in underclassman Dexter Johnson, who picked up two sacks, made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defended a pass. Daniel also got a significant boost from Preston Bivens, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Chapman will welcome St. Joseph's Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Daniel, they will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Stratford at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Daniel will be looking to extend their current 16-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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