Photos: Buford opens season with shutout victory

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Photos: Buford opens season with shutout victory

AJC photos from the top-ranked Wolves against St. Frances Academy on August 18, 2023.

What a catch: Buford wide receiver Devin Williams (21) makes a catch against St. Frances Academy defensive back Ify Obidegwu (7) for a first down during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford would score a field goal on the drive. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A Georgia fan gets a photograph with Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) after Buford’s 18-0 win against against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates with fans after their 18-0 win against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates with fans after their 18-0 win against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford linebacker Jadon Perlotte (5, left) and head coach Bryant Appling, second from right, reacts after Buford wide receiver Devin Williams (21) made a leaping catch during the second half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford would score a field goal on the drive. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford wide receiver Devin Williams (21) makes a catch against St. Frances Academy defensive back Ify Obidegwu (7) for a first down during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford would score a field goal on the drive. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford wide receiver defensive back K.J. Bolden (1) and fellow teammates are ordered off of the field as the game ended in a scuffle between Buford defenders and St. Frances Academy offensive players at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford wide receiver Jordan Allen (4) makes a diving catch against two St. Frances Academy defensive backs in the fourth quarter at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive end Eddrick Houston (0) leaps as he applies pressure to St. Frances Academy quarterback Michael Van Buren (3) during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford stopped St. Frances Academy on several fourth down conversions. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) runs for yards during the second half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive end Eddrick Houston (0), defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright (3) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (5) celebrate after they blocked a field goal attempt by St. Frances Academy during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive back Tyshun White (7, center) leads the pressure as they block a field goal attempt by St. Frances Academy during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive back K.J. Bolden goes high for the interception during the first half of Friday's game against St. Frances Academy in Buford. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) attempts a pass during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts to a call during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) under center during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright (3) tackies St. Frances Academy quarterback Michael Van Buren (3) for a loss during the first half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford's Deronte Broughton celebrates after he recovered a fumble by St. Frances’ Jermichael Gillis (not pictured) on a punt return during the first half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates his first touchdown pass during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford running back Justin Baker (2) rushes for yardage during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) attempts a pass during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive back Devin Williams (21) blocks a punt by the St. Frances Academy punter during the first half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford head coach Bryant Appling reacts after Buford blocked a punt during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defender Mantrez Walker (8) celebrates a defensive play during the first half against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford players run onto the field before their game against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive end Eddrick Houston (0) tackles St. Frances Academy tight end Maddox Fackel (9) during the first half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford quarterback Dylan Raiola stretches before Friday's game against St. Frances Academy at Tom Riden Stadium in Buford. Raiola has committed to the University of Georgia. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford defensive end Eddrick Houston prepares for Friday's game against St. Frances Academy. Houston is a member of the 2023 AJC Super 11 team. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Buford wide receiver/defensive back K.J. Bolden (center) and teammates prepare for Friday's game. Bolden is a member of the 2023 AJC Super 11 team and has committed to Florida State University. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

What a catch: Buford wide receiver Devin Williams (21) makes a catch against St. Frances Academy defensive back Ify Obidegwu (7) for a first down during the second half at Tom Riden Stadium, Friday, August 18, 2023, in Buford, Ga. Buford would score a field goal on the drive. Buford won 18-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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