New hoops coach has high expectations
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Stacey Parris has the formidable task of rebuilding the Gaffney girls basketball program which finished 7-13 a year ago and 4-8 in the region - and she appears up to the challenge. "We will put a lot of emphasis on building a complete program," said Parris, who played collegiately at Wofford and...
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BRIEFS
      Clemson's Harper has shoulder surgery Clemson starting quarterback Cullen Harper and two other Tigers had minor surgeries Monday, but all of them should be back in time to begin bowl practice, the school said. Harper had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The junior has completed 66.3 perc...
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Indians make coach proud with their desire to win
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      The Gaffney Indians played with a never-givein attitude this season - and head coach Phil Strickland couldn't be prouder. "I have never been one to compare teams," Strickland said. "But this team probably had the slowest overall team speed, but they made up the difference in heart.
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Wildcats struggle to score in season-opening setback
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Blacksburg boys basketball coach Travis Miller didn't have to check the stat sheet to come up with an explanation for his team's 60-44 season opening loss at Christ Church on Tuesday. The Wildcats simply couldn't make a basket in the third quarter.
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Limestone tabs Vess to coach track and field program
STAFF REPORT
      Limestone College Athletics Director Mike Cerino has announced the appointment of Kevin Vees as the college's men's and women's track and field coach. The Saints track & field teams will begin competition in the spring of 2009.
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