Former Wildcat hoop standout named McCormick head coach
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Ben Touchberry possesses one of basketball's best pedigrees. McCormick apparently agrees. Touchberry, the son of former longtime Blacksburg basketball head coach Jim Touchberry, has been hired as McCormick's new boys varsity basketball coach.
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The Next Big Thing
Youthful GHS golfers finish 2nd to Dutch Fork at Class 4A state tourney
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney High golfers proved at the 4A state tournament they just might be The Next Big Thing. Playing with the poise of battle-tested seniors, the Indians, featuring one senior, two juniors, a pair of sophomores and a seventh-grader, finished second with a 936.
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Saints make national tourney
STAFF REPORTS
      The No. 5-ranked Limestone College men's lacrosse team will make its ninth straight NCAA Division II tournament appearance when the Saints travel to Old Westbury, N.Y., to face No. 2 New York Tech on May 17.
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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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Braves prove tough to beat at home
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are proving tough to beat at home, and rookie starter Jair Jurrjens is leading the way.
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     MEDAL WINNER - Blake Phillips recently competed in the Rumble at the Rock wrestling tournament in Rock Hill. Phillips took second place in Freestyle and third place in Greco- Roman. Blake is a member of Rock Head Wrestling Club, a USAWrestling club which is led by Limestone College head coach Ben St...
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Los Angeles Laker superstar finally earns MVP award
ASSOCIATED PRESS
      Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last on Tuesday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference.
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