18-02-2025
Gates led Graceville stuns Chipley in 2OT region final
CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) – In his grand return to Chipley, Coach Mike Gates and the Graceville Tigers pulled off the 63-62 double-overtime upset victory, advancing to the Final Four.
Gates coached at Chipley for nearly 40 years, leading them to a state title in 2016. He defeated his former school twice in the postseason, once in districts and again in the region final.
Graceville improved to 17-12 and, according to MaxPreps, they will face Crossroads Academy in the Rural State Semifinal on Wednesday, February 26.
Chipley's two-year region championship win streak was snapped, ending their season with a 16-7 record.
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