Clemson's Harper enjoying first season under center
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - If any Clemson player has earned the right to gloat, it's quarterback Cullen Harper. Instead, the junior flashes a wry smile, glad he got to show everyone else what he knew all along. Harper was the surprise of No. 15 Clemson's best season in four years.
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     GETTIN' AFTER IT- Blacksburg linebacker Maurice Brown (left) rushes in attempt to get on a tackle Saturday during the North-South all star game in Brooks Stadium at Coastal Carolina University.
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Indians rout Rock Hill
Gaffney's speed, defensive intensity too much for Bearcats to overcome in 25-point victory
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      If Tuesday night's performance by the Gaffney basketball squad is an indicator of things to come for the team, then the future is looking mighty bright for the Indians. Gaffney, finally able to play at full strength after the return of football players David Dewberry and Johnny Woods, put the ham...
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300!
Extra practice scores Wilkins perfect game
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Longtime Gaffney resident Bobby Wilkins handed Starmax Bowling Center its first perfect game Dec. 4. Wilkins, 20, had stopped by Starmax for some extra practice when the strikes started coming and they didn't stop.
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South Carolina loses defensive coordinator to conference rival
      ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier wished his former defensive coordinator well Tuesday and hoped it was a change that would work for all involved. Tyrone Nix, Spurrier's defensive coordinator the past three seasons, left for Ole Miss to work with its new...
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BRIEFS
      MLB finally able to examine Mitchell Major League Baseball has gotten its advance look at a draft of George Mitchell's report on drug use in the sport. Baseball reviewed a draft Tuesday at the Manhattan office of DLA Piper, the law firm that Mitchell chairs, a baseball official said, speaking...
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Blacksburg defense seals win over Christ Church
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Tanner Hamrick and Ken Littlejohn intercepted passes in the final seven seconds Tuesday to give Blacksburg a 44-43 win over Christ Church. Blacksburg earned their first victory of the season with tough defense and just enough offense.
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