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High school football: Another long road trip means more challenges for Gainesville

Gainesville High quarterback Kharim Hughley during a football sendoff for its game against Hughes in the Class 5A state quarterfinals on Dec. 5, 2025. - photo by Bill Murphy

Gainesville High quarterback Kharim Hughley during a football sendoff for its game against Hughes in the Class 5A state quarterfinals on Dec. 5, 2025. - photo by Bill Murphy

After taking a historic journey in last year's playoffs, the Red Elephants travels even further for Friday's game at Illinois powerhouse East St. Louis.