Football Recap: Buford Starts off Right with Win over Milton

Buford gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They came out on top against the Milton Eagles by a score of 20-13. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 13-10 defeat the last time these two teams met.

The critical scores for Buford came from Silas Nuckles and Tyriq Green.

Buford didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Milton to a completion percentage of just 44.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Deion Miller and Nuckles, who each logged one passes deflected. Buford wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 68.4%.

Wolves

Interceptions

Brendon Davis	1
Joshua Echols	1
Silas Nuckles	1

Buford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brendon Davis, Joshua Echols, and Nuckles picked up one apiece. Buford got some further help from Miller: he made 14 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended one pass.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buford will take on Benedictine at 7:30 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Milton, they will square off against The First Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd.