Buford lost against Great Falls back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Yellow Jackets fell just short of the Red Devils by a score of 36-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Yellow Jackets have suffered since September 20, 2024.
Buford lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Noah Crump, who threw for 165 yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in two scores on the ground. Another player making a difference was Hawkins Wilson, who picked up 91 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Great Falls' receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Kendrick Patterson and Zaquan Talford. Patterson rushed for 131 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries while Talford rushed for 81 yards and one score on only nine carries.
Buford now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Great Falls, their record now sits at 2-3.
Coming up, Buford will venture away from home to square off against North Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Yellow Jackets' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Great Falls, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lee Central at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The matchup will also give the Red Devils their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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