Coach Chapman’s Final Victory | Lubbock News

In a heart-wrenching twist, Lubbock High’s football triumph at the Armistice Day Classic ended with the passing of Coach Weldon Chapman—just hours after his team’s 19-0 victory over Plainview. At just 37, Chapman battled a severe throat illness, yet led his team to multiple championships and even a state title game appearance through quiet intensity and unwavering discipline. Rising from hardship—including losing his father young and living in an orphanage—he built winning programs at Cisco and Lubbock, earning respect across the community. Even from his hospital bed, he inspired his team to win their final game, dedicating it to him—and securing both district and state titles. Today, Chapman Field stands as his enduring legacy, immortalized in Halls of Honor, proving that greatness isn’t measured in wealth, but in the lives you transform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0fe7ac53e1083a2