Lady Indians earn split in Rutherfordton
By JOE L. HUGHES II Ledger Sports Writer joe@gaffneyledger.com
      Coach Stacey Parris hoped to use this weekend's Lady Hilltopper Classic as a springboard into her young Gaffney squad's second half of its schedule. Apparently the holiday season can give you unwanted gifts.
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Gaffney loses slugfest
Free throws key Knox Central to win over Indians
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Like two boxers trading punches, Gaffney and Knox Central took each others best shots Sunday on opening day in the Cumberland Falls Invitational. Josh Corry scored 34 points to help Gaffney to a one point halftime lead and a two point advantage at the end of the third quarter.
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BRIEFS
      Eagles knock off rival Cowboys Donovan McNabb flexed his muscles, seemingly mocking Terrell Owens. The always stoic Andy Reid played cheerleader, encouraging the crowd to make noise. Many fans may not want the quarterback or coach back for another season. But they'll be here for at least one more game — a playoff game.
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Kasay field goal earns Panthers NFC South title, first round bye
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
      NEW ORLEANS— John Kasay came through in his last, best chance to guarantee the Carolina Panthers would have a playoff game on their home field, where they are unbeaten.
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     THE WRIGHT STUFF - Gaffney's Bubba Wright dribbles the ball downcourt on a fast break in the team's game against Boiling Springs. Wright and the Indians play Boyle County High School today in the Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament.
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Lions set new mark for futility
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      They'd known for weeks it was possible, each loss bringing them one stumble closer to a mark no team wants — or even wants to think about. Yet when it finally happened, the Detroit Lions were still stunned, unable to find words to adequately describe the shame in their accomplishment. They are losers of historic proportion, the worst team ever in the NFL.
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