HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

High school soccer season kicks off in earnest this week in Chronicle Country.

On Wednesday, the 4th annual Capital City Cup began with opening matches at 4 different locations. Chapin, Irmo, River Bluff and Cardinal Newman high schools once again co-hosted the 4-day tournament which runs through Sunday and concludes with championship matches in the Silver and Gold divisions in Chapin.

A total of 24 Palmetto State teams are signed up for the Classic, including 7 Chronicle Country teams and defending state champion Wando. The Warriors enter the tournament with a state-record 54-game winning streak.

To keep up with the schedules and results, visit www.capitalcitycupsc.com .

On Friday, the 9th annual Cats Kick Cancer Kickoff Classic will begin at Lexington High School. The contest and season-long fundraising event is designed to help Lexington District 1 students who are battling cancer and has raised more than $80,000.

Eight teams, including the host school Lexington, will take part in the 3-day tournament. Four teams will be placed into two groups (A & B), with the 2 teams with the highest point total competing for the tournament championship at 4:30 pm Sunday.

For more information, visit @LexMen-Soccer on Twitter.