Gant closes gap in NASCAR standings with second place
DAYTONA BEACH Fla AP Harry Gant narrowed Terry Labontes lead to 59 points by finishing second in the Holly Farms 400 as three races remain in the 30 race Winston Cup season Labonte holds 4090 Gant 4031. Earlier he had trailed by 120 points and has outperformed Labonte in three of the last four events.
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Gilliard Honored as Defensive MVP in SCU Win
South Carolina free safety Bryant Gilliard was named the game’s top defensive player after the 45-21 victory over Pittsburgh. He had nine tackles a fumble recovery and an interception. Linebacker James Seawright led with 11 tackles. Chris Wade earned top offensive honors with three receptions two touchdowns and 88 receiving yards.
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Furman’s Norris earns defensive player of the week
Jerome Norris of Furman, a 6 foot 1 inch sophomore from Anderson South Carolina, recorded two crucial interceptions in Furman’s 28 16 comeback win over East Tennessee State and was named Southern League defensive player of the week marking a third Furman defender honor this year.
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Paxson Signs Six Year Contract With Trail Blazers
Portland Oregon AP said Jim Paxson agreed to six more years with the Trail Blazers, making him among the team’s top earners. The report notes the lengthy talks and the value of stability for the franchise.
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Broncos Win In Snow as Reeves Goes for Kickoff
Denver scores early after Green Bay fumbles on its first plays and carries a 14 point edge into a 17 14 victory in Mile High Stadium. Bob Lofton top receiver for the Packers with 206 yards, Elway 371 passing, Denver defense adds six season touchdowns.
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Ridge Spring-Monetta's Peterson fuels Trojans in late season drive
Michael Peterson, a compact fast senior for Ridge Spring-Monetta, powers the Trojans to a 22-21 win over Gilbert with a 50 yard TD and a 44 yard run. He eyes a playoff push with three regular season games left and praises the offensive line and quarterback Gerald Harris. Peterson aspires to finish strong after last year’s 9-3 run and second round playoff appearance.
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Top Teams Cruise In U S Poll
In South Carolina high school football poll results in four divisions, Summerville 4A defeated Walterboro 57-22, Strom Thurmond 3A shut out Aiken 41-0, and Woodruff 2A beat Liberty 84-0 to stay atop their divisions. Blackville Hilda 1A idle and leading. Gaffney fell to seventh after a 17-14 upset by Boiling Springs.
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