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Gainesville boys soccer team closes in on region title with 7-0 win against Lanier

Red Elephants face Apalachee next Monday in de facto championship game

Gainesville's William Valencia (20) puts pressure on Lanier's Bryant Dilliances (17) during Thursday night's game at Bobby Gruhn Field at City Park. - photo by Erin O. Smith

0414Soccer 0001 — Gainesville's William Valencia (20) puts pressure on Lanier's Bryant Dilliances (17) during Thursday night's game at Bobby Gruhn Field at City Park. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Derian Alarcon’s two goals bookended the Gainesville High boys soccer team’s dominant 7-0 win against Lanier on Thursday night. Now the senior and his teammates are on the cusp of the Region 8-AAAAAA championship. The Red Elephants (13-2, 8-1 region) strengthened their spot at the top of the standings with an offensive flurry on Senior Night at City Park Stadium.

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