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Gainesville falls one drive shy against Jefferson in thriller, 31-28
Irons' 3 passing TDs lead Red Elephants' second-half rally
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Gainesville's Tyree Robinson (13) runs the ball Friday during the Jefferson High School game against Gainesville High School at Jefferson Memorial Stadium. - photo by Erin O. Smith
The end of Friday night’s game between host Jefferson and Gainesville at Memorial Stadium gave fans the clear indication this series will not end anytime soon. The Red Elephants’ (2-2) thrilling second-half rally, sparked by several reactive calls by the officials and a breakout performance by junior quarterback D.J. Irons, came up just short as the Dragons escaped with a 31-28 win in this first-ever nonregion clash. Irons used his arm and feet to extend drives and throw for three second-half touchdowns.
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