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Iron Bowl Recap
Alabama won the highest scoring Iron Bowl in the history of the rivalry, 55-44, over Auburn last Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Auburn led early in the second half, 33-21, but the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns on five consecutive drives to end the game. The Tigers gained 630 yards of offense – the most given up in a
Gaston grad gives back in a big way
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Daryl Ferguson has left his mark at his alma mater.
Literally.
The 2008 Gaston High grad recently donated $15,000 for the renovation of the GHS gymnasium floor, allowing the school’s basketball teams some solid footing for years to come.
As a sign of appreciation, a section of the new floor bears an oversized version of Ferguson’s