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Carrollton’s Kimauri Farmer (left) readies for a collision against Buford in a 6A semifinal in Buford on Friday night. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Quarterback Julian Lewis of Carrollton, makes a throw. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Quarterback Dayton Raiola of Buford makes a throw. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Carrollton’s Peyton Zachary runs the ball. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The teams line up during the Buford vs. Carrollton semifinal. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Carrollton's Kimauri Farmer squeezes past the Buford defense. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford's Justin Baker carries the ball. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford wide receiver Jordan Allen goes all out but can not make the catch. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Carrollton’s Kimauri Farmer is tackled by Buford. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford’s Jordan Allen runs against Carrollton. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford's Ethan Ervin is tackled. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford tight end Hayden Bradley goes up for a catch. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Buford's Ethan Ervin gains yards against Carrollton. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Carrollton’s Peyton Zachary looks for open field. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Carrollton enters the field to face Buford. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Carrollton’s Kimauri Farmer (left) readies for a collision against Buford in a 6A semifinal in Buford on Friday night. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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