Chapin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 30-0 loss at the hands of the Catawba Ridge Copperheads on Friday. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Copperheads apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Even if they lost, Chapin's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Palmer Flake and Kingston Bowers, who each picked up one sack apiece. Chapin got some further help from Flake: he picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Looking ahead, Chapin is headed away from home for the first time to square off against A.C. Flora at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Catawba Ridge, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Chester at 7:30 p.m. on September 5.
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