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High school football: Prolific West Hall running back Elijah Hayes excited about finding college home
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West Hall's Elijah Hayes (3) runs against Chestatee on Aug. 30, 2024 in Gainesville. Photo by Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy
The Times
Published: Jan 30, 2025, 10:38 PM
Spartans running back went for close to 2,700 total rushing yards in 2023 and 2024.
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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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