The Gaffney Ledger from Gaffney, South Carolina • Page 13

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 SPORTS THE GAFFNEY LEDGER PAGE 13A i Gaflhey wrestlers looli to advance to state tourney Saturday. Gaffney High coach Thomas Voelker said he's hoping at least three of his wrestlers will qualify for the state tournament Scheduled to compete for the Indians this weekend are Austin Chandler, Blake Phillips, Thomas Mabry, Axl Bartlett, Nick Mabry, Ryan Wright and Blake Bradley. 7 Seven Gaffney High wrestlers will be looking to advance to the state tournament with a top four finish at the Upperstate Tournament at Northwestern High. The Upperstate tournament begins today with a 4 p.m. weigh in.

The conv petitors will wrestle three matches today. The tournament will conclude on fffnm LOCAL FLAVOR AT NATIONWIDE RACE Don't be surprised to see a little local flavor when tuning in to Saturday's season-opening Nationwide race at Daytona International Speedway. Gaffney's Carolina Collision is one of the sponsors that will be advertised on Jeremy Clements' No. 51 Chevrolet Impala during the race. The local paint and detail shop paints many of the driver's cars.

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Dawkins then put the Indians up on a short jumper in the lane. After Sims missed an open three-pointer, Dawkins had a chance to extend the Indians' lead but missed the front end of a one and one. On Byrnes' possession, Brooks made the second of two free throws to make it a one-point game with 8.3 left to play. Dawkins then made one of two free throws for a two-point Gaffney lead, setting the stage for the Rebels' dramatic tying basket and win in overtime. i II UHomcs hi CtUM Uor hi Cut Imut Suut TAX REFUND gky SPECIALS MiaiBB WW: ME4 for Boys Girls 7-12 J.

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"I hate it for them." The unexpected loss, though, could serve as motivation for a roster filled with talented underclassmen. "We need to let this brew in our gut all sum- mer and all fall," the Gaffney coach As for the Rebels, they advance to play Westside on Saturday. Sims had a game-high 18 points, while Shaq Williams added 16 for Byrnes. Although he scored just one point, Byrnes big man harlendez Brooks was a huge factor, blocking and altering shots. Dawkins had 17 points and Michael Wright had a big effort for the Indians with IS points.

The Rebels served notice early this would not be another blowout, as they jumped to a 9-2 lead and held a 13-10 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Reserve Tee I lardy gave the Indians their first lead at 14-13 early in the second quarter but the Rebels answered with a spurt to go up 23-16. Gaffney closed the quarter on a run to trim the deficit to 25-24 at halftime Byrnes led by as many as six points in the third quarter before the Indians drew within 36-35 to start the fourth quarter. Leading 43-41, the Indians, uncharacteristically, went to a delay game. After holding the ball for two minutes, the Indians were called for a turnover.

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