The Time Is Now: Confidence, trust key in Alex Payne's transformation from timid freshman to senior leader at Gainesville - Gainesville Times

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The Time Is Now: Confidence, trust key in Alex Payne's transformation from timid freshman to senior leader at Gainesville

Gainesville's Alex Payne (71) warms up before a 2023 game at City Park Stadium. Photo courtesy Gainesville High Athletic Department

Gainesville's Alex Payne (71) warms up before a 2023 game at City Park Stadium. Photo courtesy Gainesville High Athletic Department

This summer, The Times will be doing profile stories about many of the dynamic rising senior athletes in Hall County for the Class of 2025.

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