By Seth Ellerbee/Score Atlanta
Arabia Mountain never found rhythm as Buford enjoyed a 32-7 lead at halftime. Arabia Mountain did not hit double figures until the middle of the third quarter. At one point, Buford’s constant trapping at half-court had created more Arabia Mountain turnovers than points.
Coach Gene Durden was pleased to win, but didn’t want his girls to get too comfortable.
Did he wish all games were as easy?
“We like to be in dogfights.” said Durden, whose team has won four state championships. “I’m happy that we were able to move on, but the next one is not going to be that easy. The next games will be about whoever executes and whoever plays the best game.”
Buford was led by Marissa Bruce, who scored 13 points. Rachel Dobbs added nine, and Audrey Weiner scored eight. Arabia Mountain, which entered the tournament as a No. 4 seed from Region 6, was led in scoring by Samantha Pringle, who scored 13 points.
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