Buford Gold GFL 12U: Reloaded and Ready to Finish the Mission

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Buford 12U GFL team enters the 2025 season with one goal in mind—getting to that blue tent at the end of the year. With a well-balanced roster full of standout talent and a coaching staff led by the experienced and respected <strong>Donnie Johnston</strong>, this group is not just looking to compete—they're aiming to dominate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the center of the offense is quarterback <strong>Johnathan Bush</strong>, a natural field general who commands the huddle with poise and delivers the ball with precision. His leadership and IQ are well beyond his age, and he's shown the ability to stretch the field or pick defenses apart underneath. Bush is surrounded by explosive weapons, and he's primed to have a breakout year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lining up beside/behind him is <strong>Antoine George</strong>, a powerful running back who runs with controlled aggression and punishing intent. George also shows great patience at the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to develop before exploding through the hole. He's a true physical, downhill running back with vision and power who thrives in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the perimeter, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703462' first='Christian' last='Conwell']</strong> brings versatility and playmaking ability as both a wide receiver and defensive back. He runs sharp routes, has strong hands, great ball skills and a true speed demon. He continues to give opposing quarterbacks headaches in coverage. Whether he's hauling in a deep sideline grab or breaking up a key pass on third down, Conwell consistently delivers in clutch moments. Let me just say this, if he get's just one step ahead of you....good luck catching this kid, because I'm telling you now.. it's not happening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the trenches, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1732367' first='Peyton' last='Rogers']</strong> is a dominant force, anchoring both the offensive and defensive lines with power and discipline. His footwork and hand placement are advanced for his age, allowing him to win battles against even the toughest competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the defensive side Allen "<strong>AJ” Thomas</strong> is a relentless edge rusher at DE/OLB who lives in opposing backfields. His speed off the edge and ability to disrupt the run game make him a game-changer. Thomas is a nightmare for quarterbacks and running backs alike, constantly applying pressure off the edge. His ability to time the snap and close on the ball makes him one of the most feared defenders in the GFL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another defensive weapon is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1703456' first='Everett' last='Rose']</strong>, a high-motor defensive end who never takes a play off. Rose combines strength and leverage to create chaos in the backfield and can also shift inside when needed for added versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holding down the secondary is <strong>Calvin “CJ” Jordan</strong>, a smart, physical corner who thrives in one-on-one coverage and isn't afraid to come downhill and make a tackle. His instincts and ability to read routes make him a turnover threat every time the ball is in the air. His IQ is phenomenal, you can tell this kid really watches film, having a father that played D1 football at Stanford University and now an older brother at Georgia State you know he's in good hands and his future is bright.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Under Coach <strong>Donnie Johnston's </strong>leadership, this team is built on discipline, toughness, and belief. With this core group of athletes and a mindset geared toward greatness, Buford 12U isn't just showing up this year—they're <strong>gunning for a title</strong>. Don't be surprised if this squad is playing deep into November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->