Douglas County faced Buford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Tigers fell 34-26 to the Wolves. The Tigers have struggled against the Wolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was MIKE JOHNSON, who threw for 208 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 102 yards on only 11 carries. Devin Carter was another key receiver, picking up 103 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Even if they lost, Douglas County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jordan Carter was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Another thorn in Buford's side was RICHARD DVCE, who made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Douglas County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Buford, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas County will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Columbia at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. As for Buford, they will square off against Discovery at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Wolves' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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