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August 9, 2010 / Sports

A PROMISING START

Offense scores TDs on first 3 series vs. Greer

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

Dan Jones was wide-eyed like a kid in the candy store after Friday’s scrimmage against Greer. Not surprisingly, it was the play of one defender, in particular, that had the former defensive coordinator so giddy. More...

ALL-STARS -

ALL-STARS - The Blacksburg Minor League baseball team takes a break from tournament action last month in Charleston to display the Gaffney Ledger. More...

COACHING THEM UP

COACHING THEM UP - Gaffney High wide receivers coach Cameron Brooks gives instructions to wideouts Ryan Frock and Wookie Littlejohn during Friday's scrimmage against Greer. More...

Clemson hoop star set to get his degree

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Trevor Booker will head for an NBA career with a degree from Clemson in his hand. The first-round NBA draft pick is scheduled on Saturday to receive his undergraduate degree in parks, recreation and tourism management. More...

Observations

BURRIS BETTER - After running track last spring, quarterback DeEdward Burris may be even more elusive than last season. Burris always had the ability to make defenders miss but now he's a step faster and can outrun the swiftest of safeties. More...

Babe Ruth state champs bow out after loss to S. Florida

By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com

The Cherokee Athletics Babe Ruth League state champs appeared on their way to a second straight win at the regional tournament. More...

SCHEDULE

Today Preseason Football Practice. Gaffney High. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. Blacksburg High. 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tuesday High School Football Scrimmage. Gaffney at Laurens. 6 p.m. High School Football Practice. More...

BRIEFS

GHS football tickets on sale this week Remaining Gaffney High football season tickets will go on sale, today, Monday, Aug. 9. The tickets will be sold at the school from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Granard begins practice Aug. 11 More...

Spiller gets belated birthday gift: an NFL contract

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As belated birthday presents go, Buffalo Bills rookie first-round pick C.J. Spiller had no trouble waiting an extra day to get the one gift he really wanted: A signed NFL contract. More...