High school football: Underdog status doesn't bother No. 4 Gainesville in 6A title game vs. top-ranked Hughes - Gainesville Times

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High school football: Underdog status doesn't bother No. 4 Gainesville in 6A title game vs. top-ranked Hughes

Gainesville's Darius Cannon (1) makes a grab for a touchdown against Roswell in the Class 6A state semifinals Dec. 2, 2022 in Powder Springs. Photo by Lee Heard For The Times

Football2022 — Gainesville's Darius Cannon (1) makes a grab for a touchdown against Roswell in the Class 6A state semifinals Dec. 2, 2022 in Powder Springs. Photo by Lee Heard For The Times

Though many observers see Gainesville as a decided underdog in its Class 6A state championship game against top-ranked Hughes, the No. 4 Red Elephants don't.

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