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The Gainesville Hurricanes huddle together before their game versus the Oakleaf Knights at Thursday's Region 1 quarterfinal. [Victoria Riccobono]

Photo Gallery: Gainesville Advances To Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals

Victoria Riccobono February 16, 2024 Basketball, Gainesville, Gainesville High School, High School Sports 245 Views

The Gainesville Hurricanes defeated the Orange Park Oakleaf Knights, 47-46, at the 6A Region 1 quarterfinals Thursday at the Purple Palace.

The sixth seed Hurricanes (18-11) will play at second seed Ponte Vedra Sharks (21-7) Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the regional semifinals. Oakleaf ends its season at 19-7.

Gainesville’s Jacob Wright prepares for a free throw during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Willie Brooks shoots a two-pointer during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Anthony Leivonen gets past a defender during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Brendan Bloodworth jumps for a dunk during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Brian Smith watches the ball after a free throw attempt during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Anthony Leivonen warms up before Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]
Gainesville’s Jacob Wright signals for his teammate during Thursday’s Region 1 quarterfinal game against the Oakleaf Knights. [Victoria Riccobono]

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