Who had the BEST season?
By RICK MINTER Cox News Service
      The results of Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead- Miami Speedway will determine who will be crowned champion of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. But the final points standings won't necessarily decide which driver had the best season in 2008.
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Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS
Key story lines as NASCAR heads to Homestead
      Economic woes taking toll At a time of the year when all the focus in NASCAR should be on the points battles in the top three series, the economy and its impact on the sport is foremost on many minds.
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Montoya believes results don't reflect his progress
      With all the emphasis on the Chase the past nine weeks, it's easy to overlook strong performances by drivers outside the top 12 in points, including Juan Pablo Montoya. In recent weeks, Montoya has shown speed that has been missing for much of his Sprint Cup career.
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NUMERICALLY SPEAKING
      273 Points separating David Ragan in 13th place in Sprint Cup points and Kasey Kahne in 14th, meaning Ragan will finish as the highest non-Chase driver. 214 Laps led by Matt Kenseth last year at Homestead- Miami Speedway, the most of any driver in Sprint Cup racing at that track.
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Gaffney ace signs with South Carolina Upstate
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Bobby Jackson, a pitcher from Gaffney High, is coveted by college coaches because he possesses a 91 mph fastball, an above-average curveball and the ability to change pitching angles without sacrificing his control.
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BRIEFS
      Directions to Summerville game Take I-85 South. Take 1-26 West and get off on the Summerville Highway 17-A exit. Take U.S. Highway 17A three miles. Turn right onto South Main Street/U.S. 17A Alt./Boone Hill Road. John McKissick Stadium will be on the left behind elementary school.
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A storied rivalry renwed
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Who will have the last laugh this time? Gaffney (6-5) and Summerville (9-2) , the two most storied prep programs in South Carolina which have combined for 28 state championships, renew their rivalry in today's opening round of the Class AAAA Division I playoffs. And if recent history is any indication, no one will be leaving early.
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Saints advance in NCAA tourney with 2-1 victory
STAFF REPORTS
      The Limestone College men's soccer team advanced in the NCAA tournament with a 2-1 victory against Lander University on Wednesday afternoon at Saints Field. The Saints, ranked No. 24 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association NCAA Division II rankings, improve to 16-2-2 on the season. The Bearcats close their season with a 12-5-2 record.
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