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Buford vs. Carrollton: A National Championship Showdown
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Two undefeated teams, Buford and Carrollton, vie for the top national rank.
- Buford's QB Dayton Raiola is brother to former Nebraska player Dylan Raiola.
- Carrollton employs a two-quarterback system with Holtzclaw and Cypher.
The upcoming Georgia 6A state championship game between Buford and Carrollton is poised to decide the nation's top high school football team. Both Buford, ranked first, and second-ranked Carrollton enter the contest with perfect 14-0 records, making this matchup a de facto national title decider.
Buford's offense is led by quarterback Dayton Raiola, whose brother Dylan previously played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Carrollton counters with a dynamic two-quarterback approach, featuring senior Mason Holtzclaw alongside promising freshman CJ Cypher, who has proven to be the more productive signal-caller this season.
The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled to take place in Atlanta on Tuesday. Fans can catch the action live on local Georgia Public Broadcasting channels or stream it via the NFHS Network, which offers various subscription plans for access to live games and highlights.
