Village, and University Village South, as well as the UF affiliate complex the Continuum, are within the attendance boundary of Gainesville High. Athletics Gainesville High School competes under the name "The Purple Hurricanes." In 1980, the football team won the state championship. In the 1970s games were played at nearby Florida Field, home of the Florida Gators. Currently, the Hurricanes play their home games at Citizen's Field, which is also used for home games by other Gainesville schools Eastside High School and Buchholz High School. The Gainesville High School Football team is the main rival of Buchholz High School. The basketball program won its first state championship in 1969, then won again in 1999, 2000, and 2009. Notable alumni Scott Anderson - author, war correspondent, bar owner Tony Brooks-James - NFL running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers Kenny Bynum - NFL and NFL Europe player Kiki Carter - musician, activist, author Ashley Schappert - World Champion Triathlete, Entrepreneur, Author Don Felder - musician, member of the Eagles Andrew Gillum - mayor of Tallahassee, 2018 Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Orien Greene - former NBA guard for the Indiana Pacers Kim Helton – college football coach Tyler Holt - MLB outfielder with the Cleveland Indians Bernie Leadon - musician, member of the Eagles Earl Okine - NFL defensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts Tom Petty - musician, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Clinton Portis - NFL tailback for the Washington Redskins Ian Scott - NFL defensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers David Sims - NFL defensive back for the Indianapolis Colts Stephen Stills - musician Chris Thompson - NFL wide receiver for the Houston Texans Dale Van Sickel - first All-American football player for the University of Florida; Hollywood stuntman Jordan Williams - NFL defensive end for the New York Giants Todd Lawhorne - Actor References External links Gainesville High School Alachua County Public Schools Independent website for the GHS Thespians (drama club) GHS Band Gainesville High School Alumni Foundation Educational institutions established in 1905 High schools in Alachua County, Florida Public high schools in Florida Education in Gainesville, Florida 1905 establishments in Florida