{
  "id": 16611424,
  "title": "Milton outlasts Gainesville in 49-46 thriller: Tennessee, Clemson, Indiana, Boston College commits shine, future stars emerge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/milton-outlasts-gainesville-in-49-46-thriller-tennessee-clemson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/milton-outlasts-gainesville-49-46-140925848.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two of Georgia's top high school football teams faced off in a thrilling game on Friday night. Milton traveled to Gainesville for a matchup filled with Power Four commitments, highly ranked underclassmen, and rising recruits. The game lived up to the hype, with both offenses trading big plays, making timely defensive stops, and keeping the outcome in doubt until the final moments. Milton ultimately secured a 49-46 victory after Georgia kicker commit Ryan Jung nailed a late field goal.\n\nGainesville dominated the first half, controlling much of the action. Milton responded strongly in the third quarter, trading blows with Gainesville throughout the fourth quarter before the Eagles made the final plays to secure the win. Several key players made significant contributions and showcased their talents, setting the stage for future college recruitment.\n\nTennessee, Indiana, and Boston College players stood out as top performers, while emerging stars were recognized from both Milton and Gainesville. Milton's quarterback commit Derrick Baker had an impressive display of his dual-threat abilities, completing 11 of 21 passes for 197 yards and three touchdowns, along with 116 rushing yards. Indiana's Jordan Carrasquillo was a key target for Baker, recording five catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Milton's Sheldon Atchinson and Boston College's Blaize Battaglia also made significant impacts, contributing to both offense and defense.\n\nDefensive standout Joshua Evans of Milton forced a fumble and recovered a key play late in the game, solidifying his status as a top recruit. Gainesville's Kharim Hughley, who suffered an injury early in the second quarter, showed excellent arm talent and playmaking ability before leaving the game. Dylan Lewis of Gainesville emerged as a promising talent, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown as the game progressed, and was offered by several major programs.",
  "summary": "Milton and Gainesville delivered a 49-46 thriller featuring some of Georgia's best high school football talent. Tennessee and Clemson quarterback commits made headlines, but several rising prospects stole the spotlight. From explosive offensive performances to game-changing defensive plays, here's who impressed, who emerged and which future college stars stood out.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}