Blacksburg hangs tough during beach getaway
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Brandon Wilson provided plenty of offensive fireworks in his first live action against an opponent this season. The oft-injured senior running back got loose for a 60-yard touchdown run to highlight what coach Mickey Moss called a productive scrimmage in Myrtle Beach.
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It takes two...
Davidson, Craig jockey for position behind center while adjusting to new offensive scheme
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Staff Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Malcolm Long cemented his place in Gaffney's pantheon of football legends after leading the Indians to consecutive Class 4A titles, and an undefeated season his senior year. Replacing South Carolina's Mr. Football last year was no easy task for head coach Phil Strickland, shuffling quarterbacks throughout the season.
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Help from teammate earns Phelps gold
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      BEIJING (AP)— If Michael Phelps indeed wins seven (or eight) gold medals and gets his $1 million bonus from Speedo, he'll need to spend a chunk on his buddy Jason Lezak. Lezak dove in for the last lap of the 400-meter freestyle relay second to world-record holder Alain Bernard of France.
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FROM OLD SCHOOL TO NEW SCHOOL
1985 Gaffney 24, Broome 21:
      Runs of 52 and 8 yards by Robert Hardy had the Indians up 14-0 early, but a sound Broome team came from behind to go ahead 21-17. The Indians fought back, and with 6:12 left in the game, reserve quarterback Wesley Tate plunged in from 1 yard out to get the win.
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U.S. puts on show in 101-70 victory over China
By ANDREW BAGNATO AP Sports Writer
      BEIJING— In one heartpounding minute in the first half, LeBron James dunked off a nifty underhanded feed from Dwyane Wade. Then Kobe Bryant flew in and jammed. Then it was Chris Bosh's turn to rattle the rim. As the backboard swayed, some might have recalled the fabled Dream Team. The final score— U.S. 101, China 70—might also draw comparisons.
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CHEROKEE NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
      Trey Taylor who is only 13 years old decided to move up to the Junior Division and compete with his Gaffney High Teammates lit it up on Thursday with an opening 68 which included birdies on the final four holes from the white tees. Trey held off charging Phillip Rogers who birdied three holes in a row on the back Friday.
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Gamecock fans can expect more money to come from their pockets this year
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      COLUMBIA—The cost of watching SouthCarolina football is going up—again. The university's board of trustees approved an athletic department plan to charge from $25 to $395 for most season ticket holders to keep their seats. The school said Friday the "seat donations" should raise about $7.
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