BUFORD — Buford cruised through its first round playoff contest on Friday, handing Fayette County a 35-0 defeat in Buford.
The Wolves (10-1) built a 28-0 first half advantage as they moved into a second round showdown with Worth County next week in Buford.
It was certainly a memorable night for Will Westmoreland -- the Buford quarterback was thrust into the starting role when starter Mic Roof had to miss the game with an illness. The sophomore responded by completing 4 of 6 passes for 69 yards and two scores -- one each to Brandon Marsh and Jake Simpson.
Martin Mangram started the scoring for Buford with a 1-yard run in teh first quarter.
Xavier Gantt, who finished with 49 yards rushing to lead the Wolves, made it 14-0 in the second quarter on his own 1-yard run. Marsh then snagged a 14-yard scoring pass from Westmoreland before making it 28-0 on an 85-yard interception return for a score.
Buford finished with 316 total yards.
