Buford vs. Valdosta: Live score updates of Georgia high school football Class 6A semifinal - Dec. 5 2025

Get game updates of the GHSA playoff game between the Wolves and the Wildcats

Buford quarterback Dayton Raiola (10) looks to pass as Milton's Christian Hunter applies the pass rush in the 2025 Georgia high school opener. / Colin Hubbard

The Buford Wolves (13-0) play the Valdosta Wildcats (12-1) in the 2025 GHSA Class 6A semifinal on Friday.

The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

The winner will play either Carrollton or North Gwinnett in the Class 6A championship at Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 16.

Players to Watch

Valdosta

• Corey Howard, Sr., DE - 3-star signed to Alabama
• Jalon Copeland, Sr., DB - 3-star signed to Arkansas
• Prince Jean, Sr., WR - 3-star signed to Kentucky
• Cameron Brown, Sr., DB - 3-star signed to Mississippi State

Buford

• Bryce Perry-Wright, Sr., DE - 4-star signed to Texas A&M
• Tyriq Green, Sr., DB - 4-star signed to Georgia
• Dre Quinn, Sr., DE - 4-star signed to Ohio State
• Graham Houston, Sr., OL - 4-star signed to Georgia

Buford vs. Valdosta: Live score updates of Georgia high school football Class 6A semifinal - Dec. 4 2025

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First Quarter Updates

Valdosta receives the kickoff, and the game is underway.

Valdosta's drive is short, and the Wildcats punt to the Buford 18-yard line, where the Wolves will start their first drive - 10:13 1Q

FIELD GOAL BUFORD! Kicker Andrew Ivanciuc hit a 37-yard field goal to put the Wolves up 3-0. They had a touchdown run by Dayton Raiola wiped off the board because of a penalty - 5:35 1Q

INTERCEPTION BY BUFORD! Senior linebacker CJ Sibley snagged Valdosta quarterback Tyrieke Wade's pass out of the air. The Wolves have the ball at the 19-yard line - 4:33 1Q

The Wolves can't capitalize off the turnover, and they punt. The Wildcats have the ball at their 6-yard line - 2:22 1Q

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Buford 3, Valdosta 0

Buford has the ball at midfield to start the second quarter.

Second Quarter Updates

INTERCEPTION BY BUFORD! Wolves defensive back Nascar McCoy snagged a deep pass from Valdosta, and they will now start a drive at their own 13-yard line - 7:58 2Q

Missed field goal by Buford. Ivanciuc can't hit a 40-yard attempt, and the Wildcats will have the ball at their 20-yard line - 5:46 2Q

TOUCHDOWN BUFORD! Junior Jameer Cantrell takes a handoff 90 yards up the middle for a touchdown. The Wolves convert the 2-point attempt - Buford 11, Valdosta 0 - 2:37 2Q

HALFTIME: Buford 11, Valdosta 0

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