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Lady Indians go for district title
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney's Julie Sarratt has left her mark on the district tournament. Sarratt held heavy-hitting Wren to only five hits in a 2-0 victory over the top-seed last Friday. She also was the game's offensive star with a decisive 2-run homer in the top of the sixth inning for the game's only runs.
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Cougars hold off Gaffney
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      The Gaffney High baseball team nearly had this comeback thing figured out again. The Indians made up a three-run deficit to beat Westside on Saturday but couldn't overcome an early 6-run hole in a 9-6 loss to York in an elimination game on Monday.
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Gaffney stars named to all-star teams
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      And now batting second for the North All-Stars, Gaffney's Dylan Jolley. That was a sentence Jolley never thought he'd hear. "It was a real big shock," said Jolley, who was selected to the North all-star team. The North-South All-Star games will be played June 23-24 at Myrtle Beach.
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BRIEFS
      Summer hoop league registration continues Registration is continuing at SageSport, the Boys and Girls Club and the Recreation District for the Cherokee County Summer Youth Basketball League. The league is for boys and girls ages 5 to 17. You also can sign up by calling Chris Dewberry at 488-95...
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Brown returns to coaching with Bobcats
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Larry Brown wanted to resurrect his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career. Michael Jordan needed a veteran teacher and a big hire to rescue his sinking reputation as an NBA executive. The two former North Carolina players teamed up Tuesday when Jordan introduced Brown as coach of the Charlotte ...
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Former Gaffney golfer qualifies for NCAA Super Regional
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      Former Gaffney High golfer Brandon Coggins is among the 80 teams and 50 individuals selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships super regionals.
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Gallman named school's co-male athlete of Year
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      It was a feel-good moment for Gaffney's Josh Gallman. The former Gaffney High golfing standout and men's basketball player Luke Payne were named the co- Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award winners at the USC Upstate Athletics Department Awards Banquet Monday night at the Spartanburg Marriott a...
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Sun sets on Suns
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Tim Duncan was not all smiles after the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Phoenix Suns yet again from the playoffs. Written on the big man's face was only one thing: relief. "Just happy we're done with them," he said. Really, was there ever any doubt?
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