COLUMBUS — Buford proved Friday it isn’t giving up its fastpitch softball state championship without a fight.
The reigning state champion Wolves faced two elimination games Friday and won both, moving within one victory of the Class AAAAAAA state finals. They opened with a 7-1 victory over Lambert, then held off North Paulding for a 7-6 win for a 2-0 day.
Buford (29-4) plays Northgate at 10 a.m. Saturday for a spot in the state championship series against Harrison. The Buford-Northgate winner will need to beat Harrison twice for the championship, while the Hoyas need just one win…