Class 5A girls basketball championship: Buford claims second straight title with win against Flowery Branch - Gainesville Times

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Class 5A girls basketball championship: Buford claims second straight title with win against Flowery Branch

Lady Falcons run out of steam in first-ever state championship game appearance

The Buford girls basketball team celebrates winning the Class 5A state championship game against Flowery Branch on Thursday, March 8, in Macon. - photo by For The Times

03092018 BASKETBALL3.jpg — The Buford girls basketball team celebrates winning the Class 5A state championship game against Flowery Branch on Thursday, March 8, in Macon. - photo by For The Times

Buford managed to pull away late for a 60-49 win at the Macon Coliseum to secure back-to-back Class 5A crowns and bring the program its sixth state title overall under coach Gene Durden.

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