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The Norcross (GA) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Buford (GA) by a score of 28-25.

Game Details: Norcross HS

This game is a part of the "2023 Georgia High School Football Playoff Brackets: GHSA - Class 7A" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buford14014028
Norcross7301525
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Game Stats

Buford

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals917174.52919.341103.9
15Dylan Raiola (Sr)917174.52919.341103.9
Norcross

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1224243.50020.3116882.5
1A. Watkins (Sr)1117234.64721.31168103.2
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)179.1439.00039.6
Buford

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals261224.70
1Kj Bolden (Sr)11111.00
2Justin Baker (Jr)16764.80
6Kobi Blackwell (Sr)3268.70
15Dylan Raiola (Sr)3-16-5.30
22Ethan Ervin (Jr)3258.30
Norcross

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals28531.91801
1A. Watkins (Sr)14473.41801
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)540.8140
21Kobe Robinson (Jr)221.030
28Kevin Maven (Jr)700.00
Buford

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals918820.94
1Kj Bolden (Sr)37625.33
4Jordan Allen (Jr)47819.5
21Devin Williams (Jr)11111.0
33Cooper Berry (Jr)12323.01
Norcross

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1324318.7681
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)199.09
11Jamari Harrold (Jr)37826.0681
14Jahsaun Clarke (Jr)44812.022
15Alex Garnett (Jr)14141.041
22Sam Choate (Sr)33612.020
28Kevin Maven (Jr)13131.031
Buford

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals122188310
1Kj Bolden (Sr)117687
2Justin Baker (Jr)7676
4Jordan Allen (Jr)7878
6Kobi Blackwell (Sr)2626
15Dylan Raiola (Sr)-16-16
21Devin Williams (Jr)1111
22Ethan Ervin (Jr)2525
33Cooper Berry (Jr)2323
Norcross

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals532433935370
1A. Watkins (Sr)4747
2A. Molder ii (Sr)3939
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)4913
10Kenneth Clark (Jr)3535
11Jamari Harrold (Jr)7878
14Jahsaun Clarke (Jr)4848
15Alex Garnett (Jr)4141
21Kobe Robinson (Jr)22
22Sam Choate (Sr)3636
28Kevin Maven (Jr)03131
Buford

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals122174188296
1Kj Bolden (Sr)117687
2Justin Baker (Jr)7676
4Jordan Allen (Jr)7878
6Kobi Blackwell (Sr)2626
15Dylan Raiola (Sr)-16174158
21Devin Williams (Jr)1111
22Ethan Ervin (Jr)2525
33Cooper Berry (Jr)2323
Norcross

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals53243243296
1A. Watkins (Sr)47234281
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)49922
11Jamari Harrold (Jr)7878
14Jahsaun Clarke (Jr)4848
15Alex Garnett (Jr)4141
21Kobe Robinson (Jr)22
22Sam Choate (Sr)3636
28Kevin Maven (Jr)03131
Buford

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4126678.0
0Eddrick Houston (Sr)6392.0
3B. Perry-wright (So)2241.0
5Jadon Perlotte (Jr)2241.0
6Kobi Blackwell (Sr)11
7Tyshun White (Sr)224
8Mantrez Walker (Jr)426
11Bryson Banks (Sr)437
12Jaylen Neal (Sr)11
22Ethan Ervin (Jr)11
24Nassir Mccoy (So)1121.0
28M. Schippman (Sr)5271.0
41Cj Sibley (So)11
43Kenyon Rivera (Jr)347
44A. (aj) holloway (Jr)134
47John Frazier (Sr)6282.0
89James Morrow (So)11
Norcross

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4234767.0
0Andre Thompson (Sr)86142.0
1A. Watkins (Sr)11
2A. Molder ii (Sr)5611
3L. Burns lll (Jr)325
4Amon Hatcher (Sr)314
5Jackson Bussey (Sr)6171.0
9Esias Tompkins (Jr)4481.0
10Kenneth Clark (Jr)123
13C. Robinson (Sr)314
18E. Theodoris (Jr)11
23Carter Luckie (So)2242.0
27Jaylen Brown (Jr)4151.0
30Jalil Abdullah (Sr)11
77Ethan La pia (Sr)11
97Rah'ja Wisdom (So)112
98Tito Jones jr (Jr)33
99J. Washington (Jr)22
Buford

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.04
0Eddrick Houston (Sr)2
3B. Perry-wright (So).5
11Bryson Banks (Sr)1
43Kenyon Rivera (Jr).5
47John Frazier (Sr)1
Norcross

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.01
0Andre Thompson (Sr)1.0
5Jackson Bussey (Sr)1
9Esias Tompkins (Jr)1.0
Norcross

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals13535.0612
2A. Molder ii (Sr)2
3L. Burns lll (Jr)2
9Esias Tompkins (Jr)12
10Kenneth Clark (Jr)13535.0
13C. Robinson (Sr)1
27Jaylen Brown (Jr)1
Buford

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals424060.04
93JD Gregory (So)424060.04
Norcross

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals522745.4602
90Jack Rouille (Jr)522745.4602
Buford

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals25728.5
93JD Gregory (So)25728.5
Norcross

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals310635.3382
7Dillon Mohammed (Jr)13434.0341
90Jack Rouille (Jr)27236.0381

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Buford has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Norcross

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals23919.52039
2A. Molder ii (Sr)23919.52039
Buford

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424428
1Kj Bolden (Sr)31818
33Cooper Berry (Jr)166
97Mario Ventura (Sr)44
Norcross

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals3182323
1A. Watkins (Sr)166
10Kenneth Clark (Jr)166
11Jamari Harrold (Jr)166
15Alex Garnett (Jr)22
90Jack Rouille (Jr)33
Buford

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.04
97Mario Ventura (Sr)441.04
Norcross

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.0193
90Jack Rouille (Jr)111.0193
Buford

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals44
1Kj Bolden (Sr)33
33Cooper Berry (Jr)11
Norcross

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals11013
1A. Watkins (Sr)11
10Kenneth Clark (Jr)11
11Jamari Harrold (Jr)11

Conversions

Buford has not entered any conversions stats.
Norcross

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
15Alex Garnett (Jr)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

Georgia High School Football - Buford nips Norcross

November 17, 2023: Norcross, GA 30092

In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Buford Wolves football squad scored a close 28-25 victory over the Norcross Blue Devils.

In their next game, the Wolves clash with the Grayson Rams (Loganville, GA) in a non-league match, on Friday, November 24. Buford will attempt to move on its 11-1 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 10-2 record after their 42-18 non-league win over North Paulding (Dallas, GA).

Bryant SmithWolves Reporter
Larry HilsmierBlue Devils Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Buford 0, Norcross 0
    Posted @ 7:32p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:32p
  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Wet
    Posted @ 7:32p
  4. 6 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Buford1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Buford - #15 Cannon Goldin pass completed to #1 Kj Bolden for a TD. Buford 6, Norcross 0
    Posted @ 7:39p
  5. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Buford1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Buford - PAT Good. Buford 7, Norcross 0
    Posted @ 7:39p
  6. 7 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Norcross1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Norcross - Rushing TD. Buford 7, Norcross 6
    Posted @ 7:46p
  7. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Norcross1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Norcross - PAT Good. Buford 7, Norcross 7
    Posted @ 7:46p
  8. 13 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Buford1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Buford - Pass completed for a TD. Buford 13, Norcross 7
    Posted @ 7:56p
  9. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Buford1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Buford - PAT Good. Buford 14, Norcross 7
    Posted @ 7:56p
  10. 14 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Buford 14, Norcross 7
    Posted @ 8:04p
  11. 14 - 10

    Field Goal

    Norcross2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Norcross - Field Goal. Buford 14, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 8:20p
  12. 14 - 10

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Buford 14, Norcross 10
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:40p
  13. 14 - 10

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Buford3rd Quarter
    Buford to kick off to Norcross.
    Posted @ 9:05p
  14. 20 - 10

    Passing Touchdown

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford - #15 Cannon Goldin pass completed to #1 Kj Bolden for a TD. Buford 20, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:23p
  15. 21 - 10

    Made Point After

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford - PAT Good. Buford 21, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:23p
  16. 21 - 10

    Big Play - Other

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford with a big play. Buford 21, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:26p
  17. 21 - 10

    Interception

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford intercepts a Norcross pass. Buford 21, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:26p
  18. 27 - 10

    Passing Touchdown

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford - #1 Kj Bolden pass completed to #15 Cannon Goldin for a TD. Buford 27, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:26p
  19. 28 - 10

    Made Point After

    Buford3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Buford - PAT Good. Buford 28, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:27p
  20. 28 - 10

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Buford 28, Norcross 10
    Posted @ 9:36p
  21. 28 - 16

    Pick-6

    Norcross4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Norcross - Pick 6! Buford 28, Norcross 16
    Posted @ 9:43p
  22. 28 - 18

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Norcross4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Norcross - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Buford 28, Norcross 18
    Posted @ 9:43p
  23. 28 - 24

    Passing Touchdown

    Norcross4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Norcross - Pass completed for a TD. Buford 28, Norcross 24
    Posted @ 10:04p
  24. 28 - 25

    Made Point After

    Norcross4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Norcross - PAT Good. Buford 28, Norcross 25
    Posted @ 10:04p
  25. 28 - 25

    End of Game

    Final
    Buford 28, Norcross 25
    Posted @ 10:16p

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Rankings & Records

Buford (23-24)

NationalGAClass
45128
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
11-24-16-05-2.846.800477113

Norcross (23-24)

GAClass
3613
OverallRegionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Region %PFPA
9-35-15-13-21-0.750.833424211

Team Scoring Averages

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Buford
12.011.38.64.836.7
Norcross
12.511.45.66.335.3

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Team Stat Comparison

BufordNorcross
65.8Rushing Yards Per Game221.7
167.2Passing Yards Per Game145.9
233.1Total Yards Per Game367.6
48.2Tackles Per Game81.3
1.3Sacks Per Game1.5
20.0Points Per Game27.7

Team Leaders

BufordNorcrossNational Avg.
#2 Justin Baker47.1Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Arrington (aj) Watkins100.320.6
#15 Dylan Raiola205.1Passing Yards Per Game#1 Arrington (aj) Watkins101.350.5
#15 Dylan Raiola200.8Total Yards Per Game#1 Arrington (aj) Watkins235.336.9
#58 Nicco Maggio5.0Tackles Per Game#0 Andre Thompson10.32.7
#3 Bryce Perry-wright0.6Sacks Per Game#18 Ezekiel Theodoris0.30.2
#1 Kj Bolden8.3Points Per Game#1 Arrington (aj) Watkins10.92.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Buford1-1Norcross1-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/22/23MariettaBuford(W) 30-38/19/23MariettaNorcross(W) 45-23
10/13/23BufordMill Creek(L) 31-248/25/23NorcrossMill Creek(L) 27-13

Record Breakdown

Buford (23-24)

Norcross (23-24)

11-2
Overall
9-3
4-1
League
5-1
5-0
Non-League
3-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-1
Common Opponent
1-1
6-0
Home
5-1
5-2
Away
3-2
0-0
Neutral
1-0
2-1
Playoff
1-1
9-2
In-State
9-3
2-0
Out-of-State
0-0