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Simonds' steal in closing seconds lifts Gainesville boys to 58-57 win over Salem in region tourney
Big Red secures state berth; Flowery Branch boys fall to Cedar Shoals
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Salem's Mike Green guards Gainesville's D'Marcus Simonds as Simonds goes in for a layup during the Red Elephants' 58-57 win in the Region 8-AAAAA quarterfinals on Wednesday at Gainesville High. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Jared Putnam
Updated: Feb 12, 2015, 4:30 AM
Published: Feb 12, 2015, 4:35 AM
As the finals seconds ticked off the clock, D’Marcus Simonds recognized what was coming and reacted. His quick thinking might have saved Gainesville’s season. With the Red Elephants clinging to a one-point lead, Simonds picked off a Salem pass near mid-court and drew a foul with 2.9 seconds remaining.
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Track and Field: Gainesville sweeps boys and girls titles at the Hall County Championships
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Gainesville's Molly Williams runs to victory in the 100-meter hurdles during Day 2 of the Hall County championships on April 3, 2025 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
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Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 2:22 AM
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 2:05 AM
Red Elephants win their third boys county title, while Lady Red Elephants claim their first title since 2019.
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