One Region 8-AAAA Team Left In State Football Playoffs

Region 8-AAAA champion Buford remains alive in the state AAAA football playoffs.

The Wolves moved into this coming week’s semi-finals by defeating Marist in the quarterfinals on Friday night, 30-6.

Buford will travel to Cartersville for Friday’s semi-finals. Cartersville came back to beat Sandy Creek,, 35-31.

Region 8-AAAA runner-up North Oconee came up just short in its bid to advance to the semi-finals.

The Titans lost a close one to Woodward Academy, 35-32.

While the season ends for North Oconee, Woodward Academy will now travel to St.Pius for another semi-final game after St. Pius beat West Laurens, 31-13.

Elsewhere, the season came to a close for both Elbert and Hart counties.

Hart County lost to Westminster, 14-0.

Meanwhile, Elbert County was edged by Calhoun, 19-17.