Buford's Isaac Nauta lines up a tackle in the Wolves' quarterfinal defeat of Marist last week. Buford will travel to Cartersville in the semifinals. / photo: David McGregor
Just one more win separates two area teams from that big day in the Dome.<br />
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Buford and Commerce have reached the state semifinals in Class AAAA and A Public, respectively, and the Wolves and Tigers are set for huge showdowns on the road this Friday.<br />
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Buford will journey west to Cartersville, while Commerce will make a long trek south to battle Irwin County in Ocilla.<br />
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Each represents an intriguing showdown, and our <a href="http://www.accessnorthga.com/s15-football-central.php"><b>Friday Game Night</b></a> page will have all the angles covered. You can also check back throughout the night for score updates and game stories and video highlights, or track scores and highlights on our Twitter feed <a href="https://twitter.com/"><b>@FridayGameNight</a></b><br />
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For a full preview, including video, of Buford at Cartersville <a href="http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=282548">simply click here</a>. For a look at Commerce's trip to Irwin County <a href="http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=282537">simply click here</a>.<br />
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We'll be up for all of Friday's playoff showdowns -- and we know you will too. Check in with us throughout the night for updates.<br />
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<b>STATE SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE FOR AREA TEAMS:</b><br />
<i>Dec. 5</i><br />
<b>CLASS AAAA</b><br />
Buford at Cartersville -- Radio: AM 550<br />
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<b>CLASS A</b><br />
Commerce at Irwin County