A new season has arrived and with that means new sports seasons are ready to begin.
Pierce Martin said he knew Jefferson was a good basketball team, and knowing that may have given him more motivation to step up and the take season-opening game by storm.
The last time the Banks County Lady Leopards were on the hardwood, they were watching Douglass (Atlanta) celebrate advancing in the Class AA state tournament.
After finishing second last year in Region 8-AA, the Banks County Leopards secured a home game to start the playoffs.
Banks County lost the battle of the blue in the Granite Bowl Friday, dropping the regular season finale to the Elbert County Blue Devils, 48-13.
The Banks County basketball program is hosting the Leopard Community Pep Rally this Thursday (Nov. 7).
Even though it wasn't first-place finishes for the Banks County cross country teams in Carrollton, the Leopards still had a great showing to conclude the 2019 season.
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Last season, the Banks County Leopards' playoff hopes ended in Monticello.
After finishing third and second the last two seasons in Class AA – and surviving a rain-suspended game, which carried over from Columbus on Saturday to Homer on Monday – the Banks County Leopards’ quest for a state championship is complete.
The Banks County Leopards were hoping to bring the Class AA state championship trophy back home to Homer on Saturday, and the trophy will be in Homer but not because the Leopards won it. At least not yet.
On the first play from scrimmage in Homer, Putnam County made Friday night's game vs. Banks County look like a track meet, and in the end the Leopards couldn't keep up with the soaring War Eagles.
For the last two seasons, the Banks County Leopards have been on the doorstep of winning the Class AA state championship.
The Banks County cross country program is headed back to the Class AA state meet in Carrollton, and it will arrive with confidence.
Photos from Banks County's 14-7 loss to Union County
HOMER – Banks County’s defense was up to the task Friday night against the high-powered Union County offense. However, three turnovers, two in Panther territory ended any chance of an upset.
If you look at the history of Banks County football, one would think the team's oldest rival would be a team like Commerce or East Hall.
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Homer is home for the Banks County softball team, but Columbus is beginning to become a second home for the team, especially the last week in October.
The Banks County cross country program competed at the Runners Fit Mountain Invitational Oct. 3 at Unicoi State Park.
The Banks County Leopards’ march to Columbus didn’t hit a speed bump during the first round of the Class AA state tournament.
Going into Friday night’s matchup at Rabun County, head coach Jay Reid said his team needed to clean up two things: the number of penalties and turnovers.
When Brookely Lewis stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Region 8-AA championship game vs. Union County, Tybee Denton was given first base via an intentional walk, and Lewis took that as a slight against her hitting abilities.
The Banks County Lady Leopards did their part to host the region tournament by not dropping a region game during the regular season.
The Banks County Leopards enjoyed scoring 45 points in the region-opening win over Social Circle so much, the team decided to up the ante at Oglethorpe County.
The Banks County Leopards opened the region schedule in the best way: with a win.
If the Banks County High School cross country teams needed a tune-up run to simulate the Region 8-AA meet, and a potential run in the Class AA state meet, then the Leopards' appearance at the Wingfoot XC Festival was the right place to run.
The Banks County softball team capped off the regular season with a win, just like they started it.
After not finding the end zone at East Jackson, the Banks County Leopards needed only 16 seconds to get points on the board vs. Social Circle.
Two years ago, the Banks County softball team had to go to Elbert County to win the Region 8-AA title.
Last season, the Banks County Leopards rolled to a 40-point win over East Jackson.
Last season, the Banks County football team headed into its game with East Jackson looking for its first win.
For Banks County, Tuesday’s game at Union County carried a lot of weight.
In a deep field of runners, head coach Will Foster will tell you a ninth-place finish for both his groups at the North Hall Invite (Sept. 5) is just fine.
The Banks County Lady Leopards won't have a perfect season in 2019.
Drag racers from around Georgia, and even South Carolina, convened in a showdown Sept. 7 at Atlanta Dragway for the Summit ET event.
The 2019 Banks County Lady Leopard softball season is off to a perfect start, and that's in the literal sense of the word.
When the game got tense in the closing seconds in Homer Friday, the Banks County Leopards roared louder than the Franklin County Lions. And the Leopards held off a final-moment push by the Lions to win 15-7.
The Banks County High School cross country program ran in its first 5K of the 2019 season.
Through, at least, the first eight games of 2019, the Banks County Lady Leopards haven't had many blemishes.
After dropping the season opener at Jackson County, the Banks County Leopards will have the home opener this Friday, Aug. 30.
The local contingent of racers faired well during the Aug. 24 Summit ET event at Atlanta Dragway.
If you were to ask Banks County head football coach Jay Reid about the team's 7-0 loss to Jackson County to open the season, he will tell you it was a “tale of two halves.”
For three-straight seasons, the Banks County Leopards have started the high school football season against the Jackson County Panthers.
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This Friday, the 2019 football season officially kicks off for the Banks County Leopards.
The Banks County Lady Leopards' third win to start the 2019 season wasn't like the first two.
Lindsey Crawford delivers a pitch during scrimmage action for the Banks County Lady Leopards.
Jacy Ayers goes into foul territory to field a catch for the Banks County Lady Leopards during scrimmage action.
Brookely Lewis plays catcher for the Banks County Lady Leopards during scrimmage action. Lewis, a senior, is one of seven returning starters for the Lady Leopards.
Chelsea Lewallen makes a catch at first base to get an out during scrimmage action for the Banks County Lady Leopards.
Madison Cronic leaves third base after a pitch is delivered during scrimmage action for the Banks County Lady Leopards.
Coach: Kelby Cronic, first year2018 record: 29-10Key players: Tybee Denton, Kya Santiago, Brookely Lewis, Jill Martinet, Madison Cronic and Jewels Ayers
For some athletes, making it to play professional sports is a dream that starts as a teenager.
Banks County Middle School volleyball coach Allison McClure gives instructions before a drill at the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department's volleyball camp.
Banks County volleyball campers learn how to set the volleyball during the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department's volleyball camp. Campers learned how the game is played and the different shots players use in the game.
Banks County Middle School volleyball player Kylie Carter helps a camper with her serve during the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department's volleyball camp.
Faith Payne learns how to bump the volleyball during the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department's volleyball camp.
Volleyball camper Addalyn McClure goes through a drill for hitting bump shots during the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department's volleyball camp.
Part five of a six-part series, highlighting what the Georgia football team needs to win championships in 2019.
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