Indians make decision on college
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Gaffney's J.B. Shippy will remain an Indian.

Shippy has made a verbal commitment to the Newberry College Indians, according to Gaffney High coach Phil Strickland.

Shippy, who was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl after leading the Indians in tackles with 126, also was considering Liberty.

Shippy may have some company at Newberry. Gaffney center Joe Ben Frye is also considering Newberry along with Presbyterian College.

Tight end David Dewberry, who was selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game, will likely attend a junior college in California, Strickland said.

Safety Johnny Woods, who joined Dewberry at the North-South game, will likely attend Georgia Military Junior College.

Shrine Bowl offensive lineman Kevin Brockman is also leaning toward a junior college, according to the Gaffney High head coach.

Defensive lineman Levor Ross has expressed an interest in Pikeville College, a NAIA school. Former Gaffney High Shrine Bowl defensive back Kelin Morris is currently enrolled at Pikeville.

Players' verbal commitments become binding on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

"We should have at least three or four signing on that day," Strickland said.