As the second round of the softball state playoffs begins Wednesday, three area schools will jump into action with hopes of moving on to Columbus the following week. North Hall and Buford will continue on in the Class AAAA playoffs, while Flowery Branch keeps rolling in Class AAAAA. With two wins in the best-of-three series, programs will secure a spot in the championship weekend at Columbus. NORTH HALL: The Trojans (22-8) have been kept from the state playoffs for nearly 10 years.