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Another semifinal trip for Buford

Wolves own second half in 31-7 win over Carver

Carver defensive back Kiante Walton breaks a tackle attempt by Buford’s Joshua Thomas and returns an interception for an touchdown in first-half action of Friday’s state quarterfinal playoff game at Memorial Stadium in Columbus. - photo by ROBIN TRIMARCHI

1201Carver Buford3 — Carver defensive back Kiante Walton breaks a tackle attempt by Buford’s Joshua Thomas and returns an interception for an touchdown in first-half action of Friday’s state quarterfinal playoff game at Memorial Stadium in Columbus. - photo by ROBIN TRIMARCHI

COLUMBUS — Different ingredients yielded the same result for the Buford High football team on Friday night in Columbus. In a rematch of last season’s Class AA semifinals, Buford trailed heading to the locker room at halftime, but exploded for 28 points in the second half to defeat Carver-Columbus 31-7. With the win, the Wolves (10-3) advance to the semifinals for the sixth consecutive season.

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