BUFORD When Buford meets Lee County on Tuesday in the Class 6A state championship game at Georgia State Stadium, most eyes obviously will be watching to see which of the two teams’ top three offenses can crack two of the state’s best defenses.
But the outcome may come down to which special teams unit can win the all-important battle of field position. Or better yet, provide a game-winning kick.
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and you can hear the game live on
WDUN AM 550 (Click to listen live) beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the pregame.
The Wolves know all about having a special teams unit that can deliver. Buford got two game-winning field goals in their run to the 2019 Class 5A title.
Buford plays host to Valdosta in the Class 6A semifinals at Tom Riden Stadium on Friday.
Photo/Seth Chapman
BUFORD Buford’s success is cultivated way before the Friday night lights are flipped on at Tom Riden Stadium.
It’s ingrained in the minds and bodies of future and current Buford Wolves from the time they hit the Gwinnett Football Youth League to the trophy lined hallways of Buford High School. It’s the Buford Way.
And when you actually dig around the Buford Athletic Complex just off Buford Drive, you’ll find it’s actually a way of life.
Denson, Buccaneers announce #BORN2SA1L #NSD21 December signing class By Charleston Southern Athletics | December 16, 2020 at 1:41 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 1:41 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston Southern head football coach Autry Denson announced the 2021 early signing class on Wednesday morning as the Buccaneers welcomed five players to CSU in the December early signing period.
The Buccaneers’ class spans three states as CSU welcomes players from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the roster. The Bucs welcome two offensive linemen, a defensive back, a linebacker, and a defensive lineman to the future roster as CSU addressed spots on both sides of the ball.
BUFORD – From the opening kickoff, this one was over.
Buford (11-1) used a relentless defensive attack, a grinding rushing game and a few on-target passes to roar past Langston Hughes (11-2) 44-15 in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs at Tom Riden Stadium on Friday.
It s the Wolves second straight semifinal appearance, first-ever in Class 6A, and 12th time in the past 14 seasons going back to 2007.
Buford coach Bryant Appling was relieved after the game but was also all smiles as he leads the Wolves into another historic accomplishment this season. I m just proud of these kids, all the stuff they ve gone through, proud of these coaches and proud of this community, he said. We ve jumped up [classifications] four times since I ve been here and each time we re like, oh man, I don t know. But each year we find a way to keep winning . keep playing. The kids are grinding and are not scared of anything right now.