North Central was the 40-15 winner over Buford when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The North Central Knights took a 41-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buford Yellowjackets. The Knights' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Buford got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marvin Randolph out in front who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Randolph was even better on defense, forcing two fumbles and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another receiver making a difference was Cole Carnes, who picked up 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
North Central now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Buford, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
North Central will take on Chesterfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chesterfield will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something North Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Buford, they will face off against Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Buford is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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