Rafael Rubel scored 25 points and Brent Kelly chipped in 13 for the Gainesville High boys in a 51-47 loss to Apalachee for the Region 8-6A championship Saturday in Winder. With the loss, the Red Elephants take the No. 2 seed and will host an opponent still to be determined to open state next week.
High school basketball: Gainesville boys take second at Region 8-6A tournament
Red Elephants lost to Apalachee 51-47 for first seed to state