Buford first-year head coach Bryant Appling was named Region 8-5A Co-Coach of the Year four days after leading the Wolves to their first state title since 2014 on Friday at Georgia State Stadium.
The Wolves rallied to beat Warner Robins, 17-14, in overtime for the program's 12th championship. Appling shares the Coach of the Year honors with Clarke Central's Dave Perno whose team beat the Wolves for the Region 8-5A title in November.
Several other northeast Georgia players were named to the All-Region first team, including Johnson running back Nolan Bullock and linebacker Caleb Jackson. Bullock led the Knights in rushing with 900 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also hauled in 108 yards. Jackson was the top tackler on the team with 56, 43 solo.
(The selections are made by the region coaches and/or representatives.)
Several other northeast Georgia area players took home key awards as well. Below is the entire All-Region team:
Region 8-5A All-Region Team
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Honorable Mention
Caleb Allen, Cedar Shoals
Jeffeson Perela, Cedar Shoals
William Fang, Cedar Shoals
Avery Fortson, Cedar Shoals
Tim Riden, Cedar Shoals
Zykese Hancock, Cedar Shoals
David Cross, Cedar Shoals
Juan Silas, Cedar Shoals
Jerdavian Colbert, Cedar Shoals
Amari Fulton, Clarke Central
Sidney Barnett, Clarke Central
Ken Ford, Clarke Central
Tye Milsap, Clarke Central
Kasey Cowan, Clarke Central
Chris Johnson, Clarke Central
Vashon Johnson, Johnson
Justin Long, Johnson
Xzavior Ramsey, Johnson
Jack Luttrell, Johnson
J.B. Seay, Loganville
Cameron Williams, Loganville
Austin May, Loganville
Micah Cordle, Loganville
Dozie Okpala, Loganville
Isaiah Escoffery, Loganville
Landon Spooner, Loganville
Chase Ransom, Loganville
Will Akin, Loganville
Michael Mason, Loganville
Evan Vaughan, Loganville
JJ Thomas, Walnut Grove
Kyle Smith, Walnut Grove
Adam Head, Walnut Grove
David Herron, Walnut Grove
Chad Walden, Walnut Grove
