McMinn Central vs Gatlinburg-Pittman: Game Recap (12/8)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a rematch of the 1st round of last year's AA state tournament, McMinn Central traveled to GP. In a fantastic back and forth game. McMcinn Central pulled it out 59-54, but had to climb out of a 5 point hole with 4:00 minutes left. 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