Gainesville High football secures victory over Eastside, ending losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
On September 18, Gainesville High football defeated Eastside 24-10 at Citizens Field, ending a five-year losing streak against their rivals. The game was marked by a tumultuous week for the Hurricanes, including coach Ashour Peera's administrative leave. Despite an early deficit, a blocked punt and a key performance by Javaris Gardner propelled Gainesville to victory. The team improved to 2-3, while Eastside fell to 1-4. Both teams are set to resume district play next week.
- •Gainesville wins 24-10 against Eastside on September 18.
- •Gainesville's coach was placed on administrative leave earlier in the week.
- •The victory marks Gainesville's first win over Eastside since 2021.
- •Gainesville improves to 2-3 while Eastside drops to 1-4.
- •Next week, both teams begin district play.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Gainesville High football endures tumultuous week, ends drought vs. Eastside
"Gainesville High football dug deep Friday night and capped a tumultous week with its first victory over Eastside in five years.
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