#5 Buford Wins Nail-Biter

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BUFORD 10 Mallard Creek 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'1 190 WR/DB - [player_tooltip player_id='137438' first='KJ' last='Bolden'] - Buford - FSU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On both sides of the ball, it's difficult to put into words just how dominant and clutch [player_tooltip player_id='137438' first='KJ' last='Bolden'] has been for this Buford Wolves team so far this season. He tied the game over the weekend with a spectacular 50 yard TD reception, and he then proceeded to secure the game-winning interception for Buford on the very next drive. Bolden's two-way ability is completely off the charts amazing, and all of Seminole nation should be watching Buford this year because he's putting on a show every single week. Heading into a primetime matchup with North Cobb, he currently has the Wolves positioned as the #5 team in the nation. “We got into a dog fight early-on”, said Bolden post-game. “Coach said, ‘Big time players make big time plays', so I came up for my team with a big touchdown on a post route and then came back on the two-minute drill with a pick.” It's impossible to deny [player_tooltip player_id='137438' first='KJ' last='Bolden']'s greatness, and he has this team playing at such a level that I believe whole-heartedly in Buford's chance at a perfect season in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK">https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'3 215 QB - [player_tooltip player_id='364178' first='Dylan' last='Raiola'] - Buford - Georgia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 168 passing yards on 14 completions with a touchdown, [player_tooltip player_id='364178' first='Dylan' last='Raiola'] certainly played a solid game against Mallard Creek. While he didn't light-up the stats sheet, the stats that truly matter to me from this game are turnovers. Raiola took tremendous care of the football in this game, and he managed to go turnover free for 4 quarters. Turnovers ended up being the difference in this game, and it's because of [player_tooltip player_id='364178' first='Dylan' last='Raiola']'s mature decision making that the Buford Wolves were able to pull-out this game. My prediction is that Raiola will put on a show against North Cobb, with upwards of 250 total yards and multiple touchdown scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK">https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'4 270 DL - [player_tooltip player_id='220734' first='Eddrick' last='Houston'] - Buford - Ohio State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this elite matchup, there was no greater threat to Mallard Creek's backfield than [player_tooltip player_id='220734' first='Eddrick' last='Houston']. He accounted for multiple sacks, and his presence was just can overall nightmare for Mallard Creek's OL unit. Houston recently accepted his offer to play for Ohio State, and it's clear that he will continue the strong Buckeye legacy of elite pass rushers. His fantastic defensive performance was crucial to holding Mallard Creek to just one score, and I believe that, with Houston on the D-Line, Buford possesses a top five defensive unit in the country. He will absolutely continue his reign of dominance this weekend against North Cobb.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK">https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 6'4 215 LB - [player_tooltip player_id='321487' first='Jadon' last='Perlotte'] - Buford - Georgia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='321487' first='Jadon' last='Perlotte'] continues to shine bright defensively for Buford, and there's no denying his marvelous prowess at the linebacker position. He's equally skilled at both pass rush and pass coverage, but what impresses me most is his leadership on the field. Perlotte hauled-in the finally interception of the game for the Wolves, and, rather than run in it for the score, Perlotte kneeled down at the five yard line to guarantee a win for Buford instead. This kind of act of selflessness is exactly what team sports are all about, and I believe that [player_tooltip player_id='321487' first='Jadon' last='Perlotte'] embodies everything right about an elite high school football recruit. Georgia Bulldog nation signed an extremely gifted and well-rounded young man in [player_tooltip player_id='321487' first='Jadon' last='Perlotte'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK">https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 6'0 185 WR/DB - [player_tooltip player_id='321451' first='Tyshun' last='White'] - Buford - UNC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='321451' first='Tyshun' last='White'] showcased his remarkable two-way talents in Buford's victory over Mallard Creek. He proved that he's an extremely efficient edge rusher, and the pressure he applied to the opposition paid dividends for the Wolves. White completely wore out the Mallard Creek backfield from the outside, and I can say confidently that he was one of the top defensive players of this contest. It's incredible to me that he also lined-up on offense in this ball game, and he continues to prove time and time again that he's a very solid receiver. The future UNC Tar Heel couldn't ask for a better start to the 2023 season, and I know for a fact that Tar Heel fans everywhere will be ecstatic to see [player_tooltip player_id='321451' first='Tyshun' last='White'] in Carolina blue!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK">https://youtu.be/3_utA_3SQ4M?si=z8uW1H-OSgNctXtK</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->