High school football: Naim Cheeks, Baxter Wright lead large Gainesville contingent on All-Region in 8-6A - Gainesville Times

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High school football: Naim Cheeks, Baxter Wright lead large Gainesville contingent on All-Region in 8-6A

First-year Red Elephants coach Josh Niblett recognized for taking their program to state finals

Gainesville's Naim Cheeks scores against Sprayberry in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs Nov. 11, 2022 at City Park Stadium. Photo by Lee Heard For The Times

Gainesville's Naim Cheeks scores against Sprayberry in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs Nov. 11, 2022 at City Park Stadium. Photo by Lee Heard For The Times

Naim Cheeks and Baxter Wright among two dozen Gainesville players earning All-Region 8-6A honors, while Josh Niblett was named Coach of the Year.

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