Buford High School's football team is set to take on Mallard Creek High School in a highly-anticipated matchup this Friday. Buford, coming off an impressive 18-0 victory over St. Frances Academy, is looking to build on their early-season success. Mallard Creek, ranked ninth by the Charlotte Observer, started their season strong with a 28-14 upset win over No. 3 Independence. Both teams boast talented players, with Buford's Dylan Raiola making a strong debut as the team's quarterback and Mallard Creek's Umar Rockhead and Benjamin Black showing their skills on the field. This will be a rematch of last year's game, in which Buford dominated Mallard Creek with a 56-7 win. The game will take place at Mallard Creek High School, and kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Both teams are expected to bring their physical brand of football to this exciting matchup. Will Buford continue their winning streak, or will Mallard Creek seek revenge? This game is one you won't want to miss.