Gainesville triggers avalanche over Athens Clarke Central

Gainesville flexed its muscle and floored Athens Clarke Central 43-20 in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 3-3 tie through the first quarter.

The Red Elephants opened a narrow 17-3 gap over the Gladiators at halftime.

Gainesville breathed fire to a 36-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Red Elephants’ advantage was wide enough to weather the Gladiators’ 10-7 margin in the fourth quarter.

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