Consistency is key for Marathon sophomore Peter “Jack” Chapman, who has been inching his way toward the program’s career and single-season 3-point record this year. Chapman was in third place at the start of the team’s Jan. 20 matchup against Miami Sunset. His fourth shot from downtown tied the second-place mark set by Blake Fredman in 2008, and a fifth later in the game gave him a shared piece of the top spot. Chapman’s 69th three of the season tied him up with Steven Hernandez, who set the record in 2019.
Chapman remains tied with Hernandez and Trey Boyanton for the most three-point shots in a single game with 10, and he’s chipping away at the career record of 168, which Hernandez owns outright. The chance to be the undisputed champ in the single-season category set an exciting backdrop for the Fins’ matchup against Key West the following night.
Chapman hit the mark in the first half and added a second to overtake the record and begin adding to his lead, which stands at 71 threes this season with three regular-season contests plus districts to go.
“Our basketball program is very proud of Jack’s accomplishment,” said Jim Murphy, head coach of the Fins. Murphy has coached Chapman since middle school, when the young sharpshooter first appeared in the team’s varsity lineup.
Chapman is all business on the hardwood, making the most of practice time, and he’s known for his work ethic and constant drive for improvement – even outside the school’s gym.
“Outside of practice, Jack has a shooting routine he does daily at home while his dad rebounds for him,” said Murphy. “This consistency to his craft keeps paying off on the court and I have a feeling when all is said and done, he will have the career record for threes.”
That consistency is paying dividends already; Chapman leads the state in threes for any sophomore and is top 10 for all grade levels in Florida.
