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Defensive Player of the Week: Xavier Griffin making a name for himself in Gainesville's front seven
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Gainesville's defense makes the stop against Shiloh on Oct. 20, 2023 at City Park Stadium. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Oct 24, 2023, 8:24 PM
Published: Oct 24, 2023, 8:08 PM
Sophomore linebacker/edge rusher was a major force in Gainesville's dominant shutout of Shiloh.
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High school football: Johnson High graduate Murphy hired as head football coach at Providence Christian
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Johnson High graduate Blake Murphy was named head football coach at Providence Christian Academy on Feb. 26, 2025. Photo courtesy Gwinnett Daily Post
Published: Feb 27, 2025, 12:49 AM
New head coach of the Storm got his start at Lakeview Academy
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