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High school football: Gainesville sets ambitious schedule featuring local and out-of-state powerhouses for 2026
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Gainesville Kharim Hughley (9) throws against Thomas County Central in the Class 5A state championship game Dec. 17, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Photo by Bill Murphy
Games against Buford and Illinois powerhouse East St. Louis highlight a challenging 2026 slate for the Red Elephants.