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Offensive Player of the Week: Gainesville's Cooper Papka

Gainesville's Cooper Papka (13) throws a pass during the Red Elephants' win over Riverwood on Oct. 16, 2026 at City Park Stadium. Photo courtesy of Gainesville High Athletics

Gainesville-Riverwood 1.jpg — Gainesville's Cooper Papka (13) throws a pass during the Red Elephants' win over Riverwood on Oct. 16, 2026 at City Park Stadium. Photo courtesy of Gainesville High Athletics

The sophomore quarterback capitalized on his first varsity start with a huge game in the fourth-ranked Red Elephants' win over Riverwood.