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Gainesville High football secures first 2026 win against Lecanto

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:36 AM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Gainesville High football secures first 2026 win against Lecanto

Summary

Gainesville High football earned its first victory of the 2026 season on Friday, Sept. 11, defeating Lecanto 34-27 at Citizens Field. The win marks the program's first district victory since 2021 and breaks a 14-game district losing streak. Senior Sebastian Jimenez returned to the lineup for the Hurricanes after missing two games following his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Offensive production included three rushing touchdowns from Javaris Gardner and a 63-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Josh McClellan. The Hurricanes now prepare for a city rivalry game against Eastside next Friday.

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•Gainesville High defeated Lecanto 34-27 on Friday, Sept. 11 at Citizens Field.
•The result snapped a 14-game district losing streak for the Hurricanes.
•Sebastian Jimenez returned to the field as the team's primary punter.
•Javaris Gardner rushed for three touchdowns in the victory.
•Gainesville High faces Eastside next Friday at 7 p.m.

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4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Sebastian Jimenez's return ignites Gainesville High football to first win of 2026

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Sparked by the return of Sebastian Jimenez after ICE detention, Gainesville High football won its first game of 2026 and broke a 14-game district losing streak.
— Yahoo Sports

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