Gainesville High forced to forfeit playoff win over Rome
Gainesville High's 5A semifinal playoff win was overturned after officials ruled a player was ineligible due to a transfer violation.
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Gainesville High's 5A semifinal playoff win was overturned after officials ruled a player was ineligible due to a transfer violation.
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