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High school football state finals: Gainesville ready to take on powerful Thomas County Central in championship game return

Gainesville's Philip Williams (2) runs the punt back against Rome in the Class 5A state semifinals Dec. 11, 2025 at Barron Stadium in Rome. Photo by Bill Murphy

Gainesville's Philip Williams (2) runs the punt back against Rome in the Class 5A state semifinals Dec. 11, 2025 at Barron Stadium in Rome. Photo by Bill Murphy

Fourth-ranked Red Elephants eagerly looking forward to taking on No. 2 Yellow Jackets for a chance at the program's first state title since 2012.

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