Oct. 14 vs. Monroe Area

It would be tempting to say that the biggest game is an opener against defending Class AA state champion Buford or its biggest rivalry match against North Hall just two weeks later.

But when it comes down to it, the biggest game for Gainesville is one that will determine playoff seeding.

As it did last year, the game against the Purple Hurricanes at City Park could decide who earns the No. 1 seed for the Region 8-AAA playoff week.

Location: Gainesville

Coach: Bruce Miller 94-19 at school, 162-99 career

Region: 8-AAA South

Last region title: 2010

Number of consecutive playoff appearances: 11

Returning starters: 6 on offense, 2 on defense

Offensive strategy: Spread

Defensive strategy: 3-4

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