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High school football: Gainesville's Griffin recalls his highlights of playing in Navy All-American Bowl
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Gainesville High junior Xavier Griffin accepts his jersey to play in the Navy All-American Bowl on Jan. 11 in San Antonio, Texas. For The Times
Bill Murphy
The Times
Updated: Jan 17, 2025, 2:51 AM
Published: Jan 17, 2025, 2:42 AM
Red Elephants linebacker made the most of his playing time on a national stage in San Antonio, Texas.
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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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