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Five biggest storylines for area basketball teams as they prepare for state playoffs
Handful of local schools appear primed for deep postseason runs
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Gainesville forward Jarrel Rosser (2) looks to put up a shot while being guarded by Lanier's Sean Foster (33) in Friday night's Region 8-AAAAAA game at Gainesville High School. - photo by Erin O. Smith
With the state basketball playoffs starting Friday, here are the five biggest storylines for area teams as they prepare for first-round action. Reloaded Red Elephants After losing one of the state’s best players from a team that went unbeaten in region play last year, it would have been reasonable for the Gainesville boys basketball team to take a step backward this season. Instead, the Red Elephants have taken what appears to be the next step toward a state championship.
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