League announcements, match recaps, and updates from across the Lancaster County chess community.
With the 2025–26 season in the books, we're already thinking about next year. The LSCL has been running since 1967 — and our goal for the next several seasons is to grow the league. If you're at a Lancaster County school without a team, this one's for you.
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Lancaster Mennonite claimed the 2025–26 LSCL championship. Here's a full look back at the season — final standings, individual performances worth noting, and a word of thanks to everyone who made it happen.
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With the title on the line, February's final matches brought the 2025–26 season to a close. Lancaster Mennonite sealed the championship — here's how it played out, board by board.
Read More →How did you get into coaching scholastic chess? What's the hardest part? What keeps you coming back? We sat down with one of the league's longtime coaches for a candid conversation.
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Halfway through the 2025–26 season, Lancaster Mennonite leads the pack — but the race for the remaining spots in the standings stayed competitive through January. Here's where every school stands.
Read More →January 13 matchups are confirmed. Check the schedule page for your school's board assignments and the host location for Round 3.
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We're heading into the break with the season well underway. A word of thanks to the coaches, parents, and players who make this league run — and a few thoughts on staying sharp over the holidays.
Read More →Lancaster Mennonite beat Lancaster Country Day 4–0 while Manheim Township handled Elizabethtown 4.5–1.5. Here's how every match played out — and what the early results mean for the rest of the season.
Read More →The 2025–26 season kicked off with three hard-fought matches on Dec 9. Lancaster Mennonite beat Elizabethtown 2.5–1.5, Hempfield held off Ephrata, and Manheim Township dominated Penn Manor 4–1.
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The full season schedule is set, running December through February. All seven schools have confirmed their rosters and dues. Here's what to expect this season.
Read More →We've received an inquiry about joining for the 2026–27 season. Know a Lancaster County school that should be competing? Share the join page with their chess advisor.
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Advisor tips on using LSCL ratings to set your lineup, when to use the one-board adjustment rule, and how to think about matchups before each round.
Read More →Join as a school for the 2026–27 season. We welcome all grades 9–12 schools in Lancaster County.