PHOTOS: Milton vs. Gainesville high school football

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PHOTOS: Milton vs. Gainesville high school football

Gainesville defeated Milton 28-16 in a football game at Eagle Stadium in Milton on Friday.

Gainesville linebacker Xavier Griffin (left) and defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews sack Milton quarterback Ben Halevi (center) during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville celebrates recovering a fumble during a field-goal attempt by Milton during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville quarterback Kharim Hughley runs the ball on a quarterback keeper against Milton during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton coach Ben Reaves watches his Eagles play during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton running back Bentley Hickman carries the ball against Gainesville during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville linebacker Xavier Griffin looks to his sidelines for a play call during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton wide receiver Ayden Williams runs the ball against Gainesville during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton’s student section watches the on-field action during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville wide receiver Philip Williams (center) and teammates celebrate recovering the ball after a fumbled field-goal attempt by Milton during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton cheerleaders try to get the crowd pumped up during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton quarterback Ben Halevi drops back to pass against Gainesville during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton linebackers Jordin Williams (left) and Tristan Lester (right) make a hit on Gainesville wide receiver Philip Williams during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton linebackers Blaize Battaglia (left) and Drew Schmidt (right) make a tackle on Gainesville running back Syr Hunter during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton quarterback Ben Halevi (left) is sacked by Gainesville defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews (center) and teammates during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville running back Nigel Newkirk (1) celebrates his touchdown against Milton during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton defensive players Tristan Lester (left) and Jordin Williams (top) sack Gainesville quarterback Kharim Hughley during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville offensive lineman Krew Moledor (center) sets up for a snap during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville cheerleaders perform during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton running back Bentley Hickman carries the ball for a short gain against Gainesville during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville cornerback Elijah Watson (center left) attempts a tackle on Milton wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo (center) during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville’s Rex Greene (right) reaches out to tackle Milton wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo as Carrasquillo catches a pass during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo reacts to his catch and gain in yardage against Gainesville during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton wide receiver Ayden Williams runs with the ball against Gainesville during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville linebacker Xavier Griffin (center) and defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews (left) signal a turnover during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville coach Josh Niblett watches the Red Elephants during the first half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville coach Josh Niblett reacts to a referees call against his team during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Milton coach Ben Reaves (left center) and Gainesville coach Josh Niblett (right center) shake hands after their game Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Gainesville coach Josh Niblett (left) reacts to his team's 28-13 win over Milton on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gainesville linebacker Xavier Griffin (left) and defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews sack Milton quarterback Ben Halevi (center) during the second half Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton High. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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