Reid to work out for Kobe and Co.
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney's AZ Reid might be playing alongside reigning NBA MVP Kobe Bryant one day. The former Gaffney High basketball standout will be flying to Los Angeles to work out for the Lakers on June 17. The NBA draft is slated for June 28.
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POST 109 PROFILE
      Name: McCrae Norton Age: 17 Position: Centerfield Jersey No.: 3 School: Gaffney High School H.S. Batting Average: .
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      Limestone to host baseball camp Limestone College is holding baseball camps for boys ages 6-12 this summer at Bob Prevatte Field in Gaffney. For more information about the camps and to register, contact the Limestone College baseball office at (864) 488-4565.
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Post 109 pounds opponents
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      This week, Gaffney American Legion Post 109 has resembled the 1927 New York Yankees, bludgeoning two opponents by a combined score of 32- 10. On Tuesday, Gaffney unleashed its latest offensive fury against Greer. Dylan Jolley, Lee Gerwick and McCrae Norton all had three hits in a 12-9 victory.
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      IN A FOUL MOOD - Gaffney Post 109 Junior Team catcher Josh Mata chases after a foul ball during Saturday's game against Lancaster. Mata and his teammates host first-place York today at Commissioners Field.
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Burns Chevrolet tops Trojans in battle of unbeatens
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      In the highlight game of the Cherokee County Youth Basketball League on Tuesday, the B&B Trojans waved good-bye to its winning streak. Dameian Jeter scored 11 points as Burns Chevrolet stayed unbeaten with a 37-33 win over the Trojans. Burns Chevrolet is now alone atop the Division II standings. O'Brian Davidson had 15 points in a losing cause.
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Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 game 3 win
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      LOS ANGELES - On his floor and on his game, Kobe Bryant revived the Los Angeles Lakers - and the NBA finals.
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     MEALS ON WHEELS GOLF TOURNEY WINNERS - The FATZ team No. 2 won first place, low net at Meals on Wheels Piedmont Golf Classic Tournament. Team members include T.J. Hines (also closest to pin on No. 5), Won Kim, Jordan Hoyle and Tim Teague.
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Mickelson at home at Torrey Pines
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      SAN DIEGO- This is one U.S. Open where Phil Mickelson should feel right at home. He grew up in San Diego and played high school matches at Torrey Pines. His photo hangs from the concourse in the San Diego airport, along with the city's other famous athletes.
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     TOP DRIVER - A.W. Littlejohn, right, was named Gaffney area school bus driver of the year during a special presentation in May. Littlejohn is shown with transportation supervisor Jackie Queen. He was selected based on his safety and attendance record over the past school year.
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     PERFECT PANTHERS - The Pink Panthers girls 10 and under softball team went undefeated finishing the season 12-0. Team members are: front row (l-r) Amber Wallace, Carly Holman, Macy Peery, Ashlyn Wallace, Peyton Osment, Baily Duncan, Morgan Holmes, Kassidy Osment. Second row (l-r) Halley Gainey, Whitney Holmes, Karly Swofford, Hannah Lancaster, Kelsey Spurlin, Mallory Taylor, Payton Duncan, Anna McCraw. Back row (l-r) Kevin Holmes, assistant coaches Shane Wallace, Greg Peery, and Bruce McCraw.
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