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Rafael Rubel finds niche on Gainesville boys basketball team despite youth, language barrier

Dominican-born sophomore guard a key part of Red Elephants' rotation during run to state title game

Gainesville's Rafael Rubel (23) shoots the ball during the Class 6A state semifinal game between Gainesville High and Heritage High in Carrollton, on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Gainesville defeated Heritage 102-86 and will move on to the state finals. - photo by David Barnes

03042018 GAINESVILLE 03.jpg — Gainesville's Rafael Rubel (23) shoots the ball during the Class 6A state semifinal game between Gainesville High and Heritage High in Carrollton, on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Gainesville defeated Heritage 102-86 and will move on to the state finals. - photo by David Barnes

The Dominican-born Rubel has been a key piece of the Red Elephants’ rotation during their run to the Class 6A state championship game.

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