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Star football player, special needs student have more in common than meets the eye at Gainesville High

Makius Scott, a 300-pound defensive lineman for the Red Elephants, treats his friend, Hector Carrillo, like any other student he would meet

Makius Scott, right, hugs his friend Hector Carrillo between classes Thursday at Gainesville High.

Makius — Makius Scott, right, hugs his friend Hector Carrillo between classes Thursday at Gainesville High.

While Makius Scott is a star football player, he shares a love of Spider-Man, music with his friend Hector Carrillo

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