Gainesville 46, Cedar Shoals 18

Gainesville 46, Cedar Shoals 18

How the game was won: Kris Montague blocked a punt that was returned for a Red Elephants touchdown in the third quarter to push the Gainesville lead to 38-12. After trailing 12-10 in the second quarter, Gainesville exploded for 28 consecutive points before Cedar Shoals answered.

Top performers: Messiah Dorsey collected three first half touchdowns. He had scoring runs of 56 and four yards, and he had a touchdown pass for 35 yards to Tae Turner. …Jaivanni McDavid scored on a 40-yard run for Cedar Shoals that gave them a lead heading into the second quarter.