Chapin Varsity Football Hosts Spring Valley Tonight

The Chapin (SC) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against Spring Valley (Columbia, SC) tonight at 7:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Spring Valley vs Chapin

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM

• Location: Chapin High School

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Chapin Faces Tough Test Against Spring Valley in Friday Night Showdown

CHAPIN, SC — The Chapin High School varsity football team looks to turn its season around as it hosts Spring Valley from Columbia on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The matchup presents a challenging non-conference test for the Panthers, who are still searching for their first win of the season.

Season Records & Rankings
Chapin enters the contest with an 0-2 record, struggling offensively with only six points scored while allowing 78. The Panthers are ranked 3,145th nationally, 65th in South Carolina, and 35th in their class. Meanwhile, Spring Valley holds a 1-1 record and has fared better statistically, scoring 31 points and allowing 60. The Tigers are ranked 7,237th nationally, 137th in the state, and 49th in their class.

Team Comparisons
Statistically, Spring Valley has the edge in almost every category. The Tigers average 125.5 total yards per game compared to Chapin’s 3.0 points per game. Defensively, Spring Valley records 51 tackles per game and 2.8 sacks, while Chapin averages just 3.4 tackles and 0.5 sacks. Offensively, Spring Valley relies heavily on #2 J.R. Kinard, who leads the team with 45 total yards per game, while Chapin’s leaders have yet to make a major statistical impact.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring trends also favor the Tigers. Spring Valley averages 9 points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth, while Chapin averages only 1.5 points in both the third and fourth quarters.

Players to Watch
Spring Valley features standout performers such as J.R. Kinard, Jay Stoker, and Jessup Boulware, who lead in rushing, passing, and receiving yards, respectively. Chapin will look to improve its production through key contributors, though the statistical gap indicates a tough uphill battle.

Common Opponents
Both teams have faced Catawba Ridge this season. Chapin fell 30-0 in their matchup, while Spring Valley has yet to play them. This common opponent could provide context for the teams’ current form.

Looking Ahead
For Chapin, Friday night is an opportunity to find offensive rhythm and make adjustments against a team that has shown more consistency this season. For Spring Valley, the game offers a chance to continue building momentum and sharpen their performance before facing Catawba Ridge next week.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Chapin High School, and fans can expect a competitive matchup as the Panthers attempt to break through and the Tigers look to stay a step ahead.