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September 17, 2008 / Sports

Born to play quarterback

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Quarterback Malcolm Long wasn't born with a football in his right hand. It just seems that way. With a rifle arm, poise under pressure and uncanny decisionmaking ability, Long is the picture of a modern-day quarterback. More...

Former Gaffney High products have big games

STAFF REPORTS

Gardner-Webb 31, Austin Peay 15 Former Gaffney High standout Tyson Petty had a 46-yard kickoff return and caught two passes for 34 yards. Gardner-Webb will enjoy an open date before returning home to host Sam Houston State at 6 p.m. More...

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Gaffney High quarterback Bo Davidson was named the Burns Chevrolet Player of the Week for his performance agiainst Union Friday. More...

Relay wrap-up

Relay Wrap-Up for the 2008 Cherokee County Relay For Life will be held on Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Gaffney First Baptist Church. Team and Individual Awards will be presented at this annual event. More...

Subpoenas sent

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has sent subpoenas to seven gasoline retailers who reportedly charged as much as $7.32 a gallon for regular fuel last week. More...

BRIEFS

Cherokee Speedway results SUPER LATE MODEL: 1. 44- Chris Madden (Gaffney, SC) 2. 22- Randall Chupp (Mooresville, NC) 3. 00-Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 4. 2-Dennis Franklin (Gaffney, SC) 5. 6-Petey Ivey (Union, SC) PURE STOCK: 1. More...

Forward progress

Indian offense shows signs of improvement

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

The Gaffney Indians rolled a seven Friday - seven touchdowns, that is. After struggling to score points and sustain drives in their first two games, the Indians' new no-huddle offense exploded in a 49-13 rout at Union County Stadium Friday. More...