High school basketball: Gainesville prepares for state playoff meeting against Langston Hughes in third consecutive year - Gainesville Times

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High school basketball: Gainesville prepares for state playoff meeting against Langston Hughes in third consecutive year

Gainesville's Brent Kelly lays the ball up with Lanier's Sean Foster blocking at Gainesville High School on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

02022019 BASKETBALL 001.JPG — Gainesville's Brent Kelly lays the ball up with Lanier's Sean Foster blocking at Gainesville High School on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. - photo by Austin Steele

When Gainesville takes on Langston Hughes Saturday evening in a first-round playoff bout, the Red Elephants will be hoping third time really is the charm. Gainesville’s season has ended against the Panthers in each of the last two seasons.

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