Shippy aids in S.C. win
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      A touchdown midway through the fourth quarter by Blue Ridge's Julius Booker helped South Carolina put an end to a twogame losing streak in the Shrine Bowl Saturday as the Sandlappers edged North Carolina 31-24 at a wet, soggy Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg.
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Gaffney stays unbeaten
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney coach Mark Huff had several reasons to be pumped. The Indians made 19 of their 27 free throws. Gaffney outrebounded the taller Byrnes Rebels. 34-24. And, most importantly, the Indians remained undefeated with a hard-fought 63-60 win over the visiting Rebels on Friday.
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BRIEFS
      Gaffney jayvees improve to 6-1 Wai Ip scored 19 points to lead the Gaffney junior varsity basketball team to an 81-50 win over Byrnes on Friday. Gaffney improves to 6-1 with the win.
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Blacksburg doomed by turnovers down stretch
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      After so much has gone wrong for the inexperienced Blacksburg boys basketball team this season, coach Travis Miller figured his Wildcats would win when they took the lead on Rashad Earls' basket with about a minute to go. But the Wildcats turned the ball on their next three possessions to allow ...
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Rookie Moore leads Panthers over Seattle
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
      CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Moore got into the huddle late in the first half Sunday and froze. ''I just couldn't get the play out of my mouth,'' Moore said. ''Guys were like, 'Come on! Come on!
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     FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPS - The 2007 Gaffney flag football champions, the Black Stallions, celebrate their victory in the title game a few weeks ago. Planning is already going on for next season. If interested, please call Shannon Dawkins at 425-1852.
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ASU tops Delaware
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
      CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Four Appalachian State fans took a slow elevator ride down at Finley Stadium after their school's historic win. They might have been the only Mountaineers' fans that didn't rush the field.
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