State of the Program ... Buford (GA)
By this time - many of you have seen that we are doing highlights of different teams across the SE as we gear up to drop the team previews in 7 weeks. I was releasing one team a day, but with now over 140 teams having sent in information - I’ll try to ramp it up a bit so we can get as many in as possible before the first part of October. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to everyone, but I will try to get to as many as possible. Please re-visit when the actual previews get dropped in October because what I am sharing below are just a few of the names the coaches have given me. Much more will be shared - plus SEWrestle’s “What to Expect” - in the team previews.
Buford (Georgia)
Moving up a class did nothing to hinder Buford’s ability to make a run at another title in 2021. They moved into 6A - in my opinion the deepest class in Georgia - and beat some quality teams to take both the dual and traditional titles. Expect Buford to be in the hunt again in 2022.
Coach Tom Beuglas enters his 29th season and does so with a lineup that is amongst the best in Georgia (regardless of class) as well as the entire Southeast. State Champ Rylan Ibold returns as do State Placers Grayson Santee, Aaron Kirkland, and Tyler Henley. Add in State Qualifiers Kazienko, Pope, Riner, McCullough and Thompson and you have an outstanding squad.
Now add to the mix a group of freshmen that are unbelievable - led by Fargo double All American Drew Gorman. If you don’t know the names Gorman, McArthur, McCloskey, and McCormack now - you will by the end of the season.
“We had a great summer and we are looking forward to next season. We return 9 starters and have some outstanding freshman coming in who will make an immediate impact. We have a tough schedule and hopefully will contend for another state title this season.”
Look for other teams to be highlighted over the next 7 weeks.
WE NEED YOUR HELP … We are in the process of collecting as much information as possible and would love for coaches to reach out and share their information. If you are a coach and would like to provide that information please click the “Team Preview” button below to be sent to a survey.