As Elie Viviant stood near midfield Tuesday night at City Park Stadium, surrounded by a celebratory swarm of players and fans, the Gainesville boys soccer coach pointed to his shirt. Pictured there was the Red Elephants’ logo underneath two stars, which represented the program’s number of state championships. Even while encircled by jubilation, the even-keeled coach offered a straightforward statement.
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