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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAAA

Gainesville 25, Alexander 14

How the game was won: The Red Elephants rushed for 332 yards and four touchdowns while forcing six Alexander turnovers.

Top Performers: Messiah Dorsey scored on runs of 28 and 52 yards. …Chris Byrd added a 21-yard rushing touchdown.  For Alexander, Daetrich Harrington rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown. …Baylor Whitfield completed 16-of-37 passes for 210 yards and three interceptions.

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