GHS boys take down Buchholz in rivalry hoops matchup, 69-61

The Hurricanes extend their win streak to four and reach 12-4 overall
Gainesville breaks open game with 13-2 run
Published: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:50 PM EST
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The GHS boys basketball team used a 13-2 run spanning the first and second quarters to build a doble digit lead over Buchholz on Friday night, and the Hurricanes held off a Bobcats’ charge to prevail, 69-61. The Hurricanes improved to 12-4 overall, while the Bobcats dropped to 8-9.

Gainesville has held the upper hand in the recent history of the rivalry. The Canes have now taken 14 of the last 17 meetings at Buchholz and are 29-5 in the last 34 matchups overall. The victory is also the fourth in a row for GHS on the season.

The Hurricanes host Columbia on Tuesday, while the Bobcats look to rebound on Tuesday at Forest.

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