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August 18, 2008 / Sports

Offense shines at Border Showcase

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

DUNCAN— Friday's game vs. Crest in Duncan may have been a mere preseason game to most. But for Gaffney it was a chance for to open its 2008 campaign with a statement. More...

First night a success for Moss, Wildcats

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

When Blacksburg head coach Mickey Moss was hired a few months ago, he promised the Wildcats would return to the workmanlike mentality the program had earned through the years. More...

BRIEFS

County church softball league gearing up The 2008 Cherokee County church softball league is open for those wishing to sign-up for this season. Youth league will open for play Sept. 2. The deadline to signup is Aug. 25. More...

Strickland family finds pride on field, in classroom

By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com

The sight most Gaffney football fans get of head coach Phil Strickland is that of a strict general always aiming for perfection. More...

MISSION COMPLETE!

Phelps passes Spitz with eighth gold medal

By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer

BEIJING (AP) — One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Yep, Michael Phelps got them all. More...

Associated Press tabs Georgia preseason No. 1

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — By the time Georgia was done demolishing Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl, it was apparent the Bulldogs were well on their way to being No. 1 — to start the 2008 college football season. More...