High school football: Week 3

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High school football: Week 3

The AJC captures scenes from area high school games on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014.

Buford fullback Jordan Perlotte (41) catches a pass for a first down as McEachern defensive back Bryan Okeh (8) looses his helmet on the tackle in the first half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford fullback Jordan Perlotte (41) catches a pass for a first down as McEachern defensive back Bryan Okeh (8) looses his helmet on the tackle in the first half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tailback Joshua Thomas (1) scores the go-ahead touchdown to put Buford up 27-20 in the second half of their game against McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tight end Caleb Auer (8) celebrates his two-point conversation with wide receiver Aaron Auer (12) in the second half of their game against McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford fans celebrate a two-point conversion in the press box during Buford's 27-20 win over McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tailback Joshua Thomas (1) celebrates Buford's two-point conversion after Thomas' touchdown run to put Buford up 27-20 in the second half of their game against McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford fans celebrate a touchdown during Buford's 27-20 win over McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern linebacker Cameron Magee (4) walks away dejected with an assistant coach following their loss to Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford's Hunter Holland (77) and Travis DeGoey (71) celebrate Buford's 27-20 over McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tailback Joshua Thomas (1) runs for yardage as McEachern linebacker Cameron Magee (4) defends in the first half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern quarterback Bailey HOckman (10) drops back to pass in the first half of their game against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern quarterback Bailey HOckman (10) is pressured by Buford Shug Frazier (91) near the endzone in the first half of their game against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford defensive back Brandon Mangram (24) deflects a pass intended for McEachern wide receiver Jeremiah Shaw (3) in the second half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford defensive players celebrate a knocked down pass by Buford defensive back David Curry (not pictured) defending McEachern wide receiver Tj Rahming (21) to preserve Buford's win in the final seconds of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tight end Isaac Nauta (18) makes a move on McEachern defensive back Andrew Heyward (18) after Nauta made a catch for a first down in the first half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tight end Isaac Nauta (18) catches a touchdown pass in the first half of their game against McEachern Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern wide receiver Tj Rahming (21) gets by the tackle of Buford defensive back Steven Reese (5) in the final minutes of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern linebackers Cameron Magee (4) and Courtney Mills (22) celebrate Mills' interception in the first half of their game against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern quarterback Bailey Hockman (10) drops back to pass under pressure from Buford linebacker Konnor Houston (17) in the first half of their game against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (77) is shown before a play against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (77) and Chandler Jones (72) block during their game against Buford Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tailback Xavier Gantt (21) gets tackled by McEachern defensive back Dylan Hamilton (13) in the second half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

Buford tailback Joshua Thomas (1) runs for yards against McEachern in the second half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

McEachern wide receiver C.J. Windham (81) gets tackled by Buford defensive back Steven Reese (5) after a short reception in the second half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. Buford would win 27-20. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

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Buford fullback Jordan Perlotte (41) catches a pass for a first down as McEachern defensive back Bryan Okeh (8) looses his helmet on the tackle in the first half of their game Friday in Buford, Ga., Sept. 5, 2014. JASON GETZ / SPECIAL

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