BRIEFS

Soccer club hosts

meeting Saturday

The Cherokee County Soccer Club is hosting a meeting for ages 12- 15 for boys and girls classic soccer teams on Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Field.

Information and registration sheets will be available as well as try out dates and practices for the upcoming season. Those making the classic teams will have opportunities of competitive play throughout the Peidmont and state. Classic teams can also advance through to the regions and nationals. Those that continue to play at this level can also have opportunities for advanced workshops, scholorships and scouting from collegiate as well as semi and professional teams. Our goal is to provide a higher level of play while still maintaining our recreational teams. While this past season was a great sucess we continually strive to expand the club and encourage the fun sport of soccer.

If your child is intrested in excelling in soccer please feels free to contact Jessica Pall at nattierose@charter.net or 864-266-4262 or MB Motts at MB.Motts@gw.cherokee1.k12.sc.us

McFadden inks

with Raiders

The Oakland Raiders signed running back Darren McFadden late Thursday night, making sure their first-round draft pick will be in training camp after JaMarcus Russell's protracted holdout last year.

The Raiders didn't announce the deal's terms, but scheduled a news conference for Friday with McFadden, the Arkansas tailback who finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in each of the last two seasons.

Several media outlets reported on their Web sites McFadden agreed to a six-year deal worth up to $60 million, with $26 million guaranteed.

McFadden ran for 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons with the Razorbacks, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Though the Raiders were loaded with running backs, they decided McFadden's talents were too big to pass up with the fourth overall pick.

Pro drag racer

to visit Saturday

Professional drag racer Bob Gilbertson is bringing his Tradicion Azul Tequila nitro Funny Car to Gaffney on Saturday.

Gilbertson and his crew will set up outside Benna's Sports Club on West Floyd Baker Boulevard from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no cost to come out and see the cars and equipment. Gilbertson also will be signing autographs.

Gilbertson currently is 23rd in the NHRAFunny Car point standings and is 7th in the IHRA Funny Car point standings.