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GHSA announces Gainesville-Langston Hughes football game to be played on Dec. 5
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- Gainesville and Langston Hughes will play in the Class 5A quarterfinal on December 5, with Gainesville allowed to use its entire roster following a judge's ruling overturning suspensions.
- A judge overturned suspensions tied to a sideline incident, restoring eligibility for Gainesville players and affecting playoff preparation.
- The scheduling shift places the Gainesville-Langston Hughes matchup on December 5 and moves other bracket games to mid-December, shaping the path to the state championship.
- Gainesville officials are set to field a full team for the December 5 game, with no suspensions affecting lineup availability.
- The playoff plan now includes a semifinal on December 11 and a state championship on December 17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, contingent on Gainesville-Langston Hughes results.
- Langston Hughes is riding a perfect 12-0 record entering the playoff matchup, adding pressure to the Gainesville showdown.
- Gainesville’s offense features standout players like quarterback Kharim Hughley and running back Nigel Newkirk contributing across the season.
- Langston Hughes entered the playoffs with multiple convincing wins, highlighting the competitiveness of the matchup.
- The GHSA's appellate actions and the injunction overturn influenced the schedule and potential state-title matchups.
- The broader playoff landscape is updating in real time, with Rivals' scoreboard highlighted as a resource for keeping up with scores.
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