LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Buford swimming and diving opened its season Saturday with wins in 20 of 24 events against Lanier. The Wolves won the boys competition 255-122 and the girls competition 217-120, totaling a 472-242 combined victory.

Stephan Sol led Buford with state qualifying wins in the 200-yard individual medley (2:00.64) and 100 breaststroke (1:03.38). Freshman Mack Irwin added a state cut in his high school debut, winning the 500 freestyle in 5:19.12. Irwin, Sol, Chance St. Clair and Ryan McKenzie also qualified for state with a 1:45.62 victory in the boys medley relay.

Bryson McKnight won boys diving with 212.65 points, followed by Ryker Williams with 205.90. Both earned state cuts, bringing Buford's total to six.

Lorenzo Libreros swept the boys 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Heidi Bramlett won the girls 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, while Bria Carter took the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Mady Lewis, Claire Neubauer, Angelina Hood and Luke Kim each added individual wins.

Davielle Lee won the girls 500 freestyle in 7:24.60, edging Lanier's Claire Bonilla by 1.21 seconds. Lee and Thomas Martin were named athletes of the meet for their efforts in competition and support of their teammates.

The Wolves won five of six relays and recorded 24 Metro Atlanta qualifying marks. Buford also recognized its seniors and celebrated 16 athletes completing their first high school meet.

Buford returns to action Friday, November 6, at Wesleyan, with competition beginning at 5 p.m.