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Simonds' steal in closing seconds lifts Gainesville boys to 58-57 win over Salem in region tourney

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Salem's Mike Green guards Gainesville's D'Marcus Simonds as Simonds goes in for a layup during the Red Elephants' 58-57 win in the Region 8-AAAAA quarterfinals on Wednesday at Gainesville High. - photo by Erin O. Smith

0212GAINESVILLE 0008 — Salem's Mike Green guards Gainesville's D'Marcus Simonds as Simonds goes in for a layup during the Red Elephants' 58-57 win in the Region 8-AAAAA quarterfinals on Wednesday at Gainesville High. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Jared Putnam

Updated: Feb 12, 2015, 4:30 AM

Published: Feb 12, 2015, 4:35 AM

As the finals seconds ticked off the clock, D’Marcus Simonds recognized what was coming and reacted. His quick thinking might have saved Gainesville’s season. With the Red Elephants clinging to a one-point lead, Simonds picked off a Salem pass near mid-court and drew a foul with 2.9 seconds remaining.

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North Hall's Micah Jimerson gets ready for a pitch while playing first base during the Trojans' game against Pickens on March 11, 2025 in Gainesville. - photo by David Friedlander

Micah Jimerson 6.jpg — North Hall's Micah Jimerson gets ready for a pitch while playing first base during the Trojans' game against Pickens on March 11, 2025 in Gainesville. - photo by David Friedlander

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