This is the most fun time of year to play high school football for those still in the running. Even though the stress level is high when preparing to play against an equally talented program, Gainesville and Buford, both defending state champions, will play Friday in semifinal games with hopes of winning and securing a return trip to the state championships next weekend at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. However, both the third-ranked Red Elephants (12-1), playing in Class AAAAA, and No.