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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. After leading Gaffney High to consecutive state championships, he's playing the part at South Carolina State. 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. N15-Travis Burdette (Inman, SC) 2. 2X-Wayne Clayton (Moore, SC) 3. X-Tyler Abernathy (Inman, SC) 4. 88-Alan Walker (Cowpens, SC) 5. 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 ...
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. on Saturday, Sept.27 at Spangler Field. More ...
GHS volleyball team splits tri-match
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com The Gaffney High volleyball team used its brains as well as its athletic skill to beat Boiling Springs, 2-1, in a tri-match on Tuesday. In the other matchup, highly ranked Landrum beat the Lady Indians, 2-0. More ...
Photo
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Gaffney High quarterback Bo Davidson was named the Burns Chevrolet Player of the Week for his performance agiainst Union Friday. He is pictured with Lincoln and Ezera, two boys visiting from Uganda, Africa who sang in the Children of World Choir at First Baptist on Sunday evening. More ...
Rep. wants nuke breaks
By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett called Monday for Congress to do more to get nuclear plants built, urging the nation's lawmakers to support federal loans guarantees, tax breaks, training programs and streamlined approval of permits to spur the energy industry. More ...
NATIONAL CHAMPION
Ann Sossamon won first place in two categories at the U.S. Dance Championships in Orlando, Fla. Sept. 1-6. Shown here with her instructor/ dance partner Nickolai Scherban, Sossamon was named U.S. National 9- Dance Champion in Closed Silver Pro/Am competition, which includes combined scores of waltz, tango, fox trot, Viennese waltz, cha cha, rumba, swing, bolero and mambo. 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. Dinner will be provided for all Team Captains and two members of each Team. 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. Cooper told a news conference Monday afternoon that more subpoenas are being prepared and that retailers will have 10 days to explain why their prices went so high. More ... Sports RSS feed |
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