Buford Lanier escapes Mt. Airy Habersham Central in thin win

A sigh of relief filled the air in Buford Lanier’s locker room after a trying 25-21 test with Mt. Airy Habersham Central in a Georgia high school football matchup on September 23.

Tough to find an edge early, Buford Lanier and Mt. Airy Habersham Central fashioned a 7-7 stalemate through the first quarter.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Mt. Airy Habersham Central jumped a thin margin over Buford Lanier as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.

The Longhorns rebounded from a late deficit, outscoring the Raiders 5-0 in the last stanza for the victory.

Recently on September 9 , Mt Airy Habersham Central squared off with Lawrenceville Central Gwinnett in a football game . For a full recap, click here.

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