BUFORD — Buford coach Tony Wolfe knows his squad’s season was a resounding success, even though it came to a close with a 5-4 loss in eight innings against Pierce County in the state quarterfinals Wednesday in Buford. The best-of-three playoff series was forced to Game 3 after the teams split Tuesday’s doubleheader at Gerald McQuaig Field. On Wednesday, it was Pierce County’s (26-6) Will White who lifted the Bears to victory.