BUFORD — Buford made one critical error early in the deciding third game of its state semifinal series against Cartersville, and it proved too much to overcome. With the Wolves enjoying a three-run lead in the bottom of the second, Cartersville’s Riley Richards reached on a fielding error by Buford’s first baseman, opening the door for a five-run inning and 7-5 victory to close out the best-of-three series at Gerald McQuaig Field in Buford. With the loss, Buford’s season is finished with a 30-5 mark, while Cartersville looks to defend its Class AAA state title with a best-of-three championship series against Blessed Trinity starting on Saturday in Cartersville.