Buford hosts Miami Central in high school football game Thursday

Buford hosts Miami Central at Phillip Beard Stadium on Thursday evening. The matchup features the fourth-ranked team in the USA TODAY Super 25, Buford, against Miami Central, which is ranked 14th in the Southeast of the USA TODAY Super 15. The game marks the second out-of-state trip for Miami Central in three weeks, following a victory over Orange Lutheran. Buford enters the contest with a roster addition, as five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster is expected to make his season debut after transferring from Cedar Hill. Miami Central relies on offense directed by quarterback James Perrone, who committed to Pitt. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET as both teams face off in one of several Super 25 matchups occurring nationwide tonight.

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