Buford loses physical battle to Rome, 16-7, in the Class AAAAA title game - Gainesville Times

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Buford loses physical battle to Rome, 16-7, in the Class AAAAA title game

Buford fans react to the loss to Rome in the Class AAAAA state title game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1210BUFORD 0001 — Buford fans react to the loss to Rome in the Class AAAAA state title game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by Erin O. Smith

ATLANTA — Buford coaches and players knew Friday’s Class AAAAA football state championship game against Rome would be a physical, defensive struggle. They ended up on the wrong side of it. No.

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