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High school soccer playoffs: Gainesville boys earn 3-1 win against Pope in first round

Red Elephants race out to quick lead, hang on late to advance in postseason

Dunio Turcios of Gainesville (3) celebrates after scoring a goal on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, during the first round of Class 6A boys state playoffs against Pope High School in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

04262018 GAINESVILLESOCCER 03.jpg — Dunio Turcios of Gainesville (3) celebrates after scoring a goal on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, during the first round of Class 6A boys state playoffs against Pope High School in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

The Red Elephants scored twice within the first five minutes Wednesday as they opened their bid to return to the Class 6A state championship game on a strong note.

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