Two dominant backs in Justin Baker and Tommy Lafayette are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Buford Wolves and the North Gwinnett Bulldogs will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Buford's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last ten matches.
Buford is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Lowndes to the tune of 42-7. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won nine contests by 25 points or more so far this season.
Baker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 105 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Buford also got help from Jordan Allen, who showed off his sure hands for 91 receiving yards.
Buford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, North Gwinnett put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 24-10 victory over Newton. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Rams are ranked 40th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Lafayette, who rushed for 188 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
North Gwinnett wouldn't let Newton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Gwinnett can thank Jake Godfree and London Seymour for forcing both of them. Godfree has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 15 times he's played. North Gwinnett got some further help from Malekhi Weedon: he made seven total tackles and snagged two interceptions.
North Gwinnett's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.9 points per game. As for Buford, their record now sits at 11-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Buford has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 231 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like North Gwinnett struggles in that department as they've been averaging 199.6. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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