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Gainesville boys soccer blanks Johnson in battle of state-ranked squads

Porras' second-half goal lifts Red Elephants past Knights

Johnson goalkeeper Hannah Hodge stops a shot in front of teammate Sofy Munoz and Gainesville's Breana Fair, left, and Rachel Dillard on Friday in Oakwood. - photo by Jared Putnam | The Times

0419Soccer1 — Johnson goalkeeper Hannah Hodge stops a shot in front of teammate Sofy Munoz and Gainesville's Breana Fair, left, and Rachel Dillard on Friday in Oakwood. - photo by Jared Putnam | The Times

Gainesville and Johnson’s storied boys soccer rivalry no longer holds region implications. But it sure feels like it. Diego Porras scored in the 43rd minute, and the Red Elephants held on to beat their previously unbeaten rival Tuesday in Oakwood.

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