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High school football: Gainesville's Xavier Griffin picks up offer from Georgia
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Gainesville's Xavier Griffin (19) makes the sack against South Paulding during the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs Nov. 10, 2023 at City Park Stadium. Photo by Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy
The Times
Updated: Jan 19, 2024, 9:11 PM
Published: Jan 19, 2024, 9:08 PM
Gainesville’s Xavier Griffin is quickly becoming one of the most heavily recruited defensive ends in the Class of 2026.
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High school football: Spring break provides perfect opportunity for Hall County players with college ambitions
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Gainesville's Kharim Hughley (9) looks to pass against Lanier on Sept. 20, 2024 at City Park Stadium. Photo by Bill Murphy
David Friedlander
The Times
Published: Apr 10, 2025, 2:38 AM
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