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Lanierland: Smith leads North Hall to OT win over Gainesville

Trojans advance to play Johnson in championship game

Gainesville High's Luke Maddox, center, looks for help while being pressured by North Hall's Zach Tibbs, left, and Brock Wingo during the first half of their Lanierland Tournament game at the North Hall gymnasium Friday night.

1222lanierland1 — Gainesville High's Luke Maddox, center, looks for help while being pressured by North Hall's Zach Tibbs, left, and Brock Wingo during the first half of their Lanierland Tournament game at the North Hall gymnasium Friday night.

North Hall senior Ebo Smith knew coming in to Friday’s game in his home gym that he was expected to score. At halftime, he took it to heart. Smith finished with a career-high 39 points, 34 in the second half and overtime, to lead North Hall to a 72-70 overtime win against Gainesville and advance to the finals of the Lanierland tournament.

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