Blacksburgh High Player Profile
Blacksburg's Josh Ramirez at home down on the farm, down on the field
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Wake at the crack of dawn. Plow the field. Clean out the barn. And, later in the day, tackle lightning-fast running backs and kickoff returners. That's Josh Ramirez's not-so-ordinary daily to-do list.
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To assure a home playoff game, Indians need two wins in a row
GAFFNEY (7-2) at DORMAN (8-1)
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      The Gaffney Indians won't be thinking about last week's trouncing by Byrnes when they travel to Dorman today. The Cavaliers? Their minds will be focused on today's matchup, which has region and playoff implications. "This is a big game for both programs," Dorman Head Coach Dave Gutshall said. "Both teams will be playing for the homefield advantage.
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Wildcats want to send seniors out on a winning note
CRESCENT (1-8) at BLACKSBURG (2-7)
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      A playoff berth won't be on the line, but don't tell Blacksburg High Head Coach Robbie Blanton or Crescent's Troy Gamble this game isn't important. "You always want to win the last game and build momentum for next year," Gamble said.
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Craig leads Gaffney jayvees to OT victory
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Joe Craig was too much for the Dorman Cavaliers on Thursday. Craig rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, and threw for another to lift the Gaffney junior varsity to a 20-14 overtime win over the visiting Cavaliers.
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Schilling, bullpen pitch Sox past Rockies
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
      BOSTON - First a blowout, then a nail-biter. October ace Curt Schilling and Boston's stingy bullpen figured out another way to stop Colorado. Relying more on guile than pure gas, Schilling pitched the Red Sox to a 2-1 victory Thursday night and a 2-0 lead in the World Series over the suddenly stagnant Rockies.
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Photo
     Ledger photo SCOTT POWELL MAKING A POINT - Blacksburg wide receiver Chip Clark and his fellow receivers will be counted upon to deliver big plays tonight against Crescent.
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BRIEFS
      The conference championship game between Granard Middle and Gaffney Middle was postponed on Wednesday and has been rescheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brumbach Stadium. The Blacksburg Broncos are on a roll. The Mite League team advanced to Tuesday's secondplayoff matchup with the Wildcats with an impressive 40-0 win over the Gaffney Green Hornets.
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