While many Banks County Leopards were on spring break this past week, the Banks County baseball team used the time to dominate the diamond. The team faced Oconee County, Pepperell and Alcovy and produced 20 runs combined over the games.
Banks County High School sophomore Madison Adams is shown competing in the long jump at a recent track meet in Jefferson. See page 12A for more track coverage.
The Banks County High School track team competed at Leopard Stadium this past week and also honored their senior members. Both teams were successful in winning several events. The teams also had several top ten finishers for multiple events.
Banks County High School girls golf sole contestant Allie Clark played in the Valhalla Cup at Chimney Oaks this past week. Clark shot her season best with a 58 score.
The Banks County High School baseball team played Lakeview Academy this past Friday, walking away with a win of 8-3.
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After a week off due to rain, the Banks County golf team played at Chicopee Woods golf course against West Hall. Both boys and girls won their matches.
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The Banks County High School Leopards wasted no time setting the tone against Union in the game series match-up this past week. The team had a total of 28 runs scored against the Panthers.
The Banks County High School girls and boys soccer teams celebrated senior night this past week with games against Rabun. Both teams lost to Rabun.
The Banks County High School girls and boys tennis have proven to be an unstoppable duo on the courts this season and have remained in first place for Region 8AA all season.
The Banks County High School track team participated in the Jefferson Invitational this past weekend. The team had several top-ten finishes.
Coach Josh Shoemaker and his fishing club have been making steady improvements as they progress through the fishing tournament season. The team has had several top finishes with fishermen Clay Smith, Zack McClellon, Hunter Youngblood and Jacob Moran.
Both girls and boys tennis teams were undefeated this past week against Habersham and Rabun. The combined duo only had one lost match between them.
The Banks County High School baseball team celebrated senior night with a dominating win over Riverside 14-2 this past week.
The Diamond Leopards celebrated veterans on March 9. Several hometown heroes were in attendance as they were honored before the game for their military service. Banks County Leopards finished the week 3-0, as they swept Rabun County in all three games. The game scores were 6-2, 16-8, and 10-0.
The Banks County High School boys lost to Stephens County with a score of 6-0 and Elbert 7-0.
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The Banks County High School fishing team recently competed in their second tournament of the season at Lake Hartwell. After a delayed start from heavy fog, the team struggled early in finding fish among the 280 boats competing in the weekend tournament.
History was made for the girls' soccer team this past Tuesday night against Stephens County. Although the game resulted in a loss of 6-0, senior Sam Whitcomb made school history with 32 defensive saves as goalie.
Both girls and boys tennis teams picked up a competitive region win against Elbert this past week. The girls won 5-0, and the boys won 4-1.
The Banks County High School Track Team participated in the Jerry Arnold Invite at Mill Creek High School on March 6.
The Banks County High School golf team placed 4th overall in the Valhalla Cup on Saturday.
There was no surprise for the Banks County High School girl's tennis team, as they remain undefeated this past week. The girls beat both Tallulah Falls and Dawson.
The Banks County High School boys tennis picked up two more wins this past week against Tallulah Falls and Dawson County. Pierce Martin, Ronnie Jones, Martin Suggs swept both Tallulah Falls and Dawson County this past week with two wins, both scores 2-0.
The Banks County High School boys and girls soccer teams faced Union last week at the Leopard stadium, and both lost 3-0.
After last season's abrupt end, Banks County High School head golf coach Mike Owensby is excited and eager to see his team on the golf course and compete for the region title.
Banks County baseball showcased their talents this past week by dominating on the mound and at the plate. The team had three big wins against East Jackson, Morgan County, and Monticello. The team also faced top-ranked Franklin County and were just shy of three runs for the victory.
The Banks County High School girls tennis team not only has started with an undefeated season, but seniors Jaden Hoard, Baylee Turpin, Aspen Davis, and Chloe Smith have also set some high goals and expectations for the team.
The Banks County High School boys tennis team swept White County last week with all three wins for singles.
The Banks County High School boys and girls track team participated in the North Oconee All-Comers Meet this past weekend. The team had several top-ten finishes in each event.
The Banks County High School boys' soccer team faced Riverside last week and pulled out a win using defensive skills that kept Riverside to zero runs.
The Banks County boys basketball team lost to #1 Pace Academy 70-40 in the Sweet 16. The Leopards beat Temple previously in the week with a score of 69-40 to advance the team in the playoff race.
The Lady Leopards basketball season came to an end as Heard County defeated the team 49-38 in the first round of the AA State Playoffs.
The Banks County High School Leopards varsity team can't quite erase a five-run deficit in a loss to Commerce. The Leopards lost despite out-hitting Commerce 10 to 7.
The Diamond Leopards season's first game produced a big win over East Jackson with a score of 15-5.
The Banks County High School boys basketball team fell to Elbert County, 79-73, and finished as Region Runners Up this past Thursday night at the Leopard gym.
The Banks County High girls basketball team defeated Union and finished third in the region. The final score was 49-45.
The Banks County High School boys soccer team faced Commerce at home this past week and held them to just one goal. The final score was 1-0 in favor of the Commerce Tigers.
The 2-0 Banks County High School girls soccer team faced the Commerce Lady Tigers last week at home. Although the Leopards never gave up, they were no match-up for the strong team and fell with a score of 10-0.
The Banks County High School track and field team participated in their first event of the season at Mill Creek and had several first-place finishes.
The Banks County High School tennis teams continues to dominate with two more wins from the girls team and a tie for the boys.
The Banks County High School tennis season has started, and the teams have not wasted any time setting the tone for Region 8AA.
The Banks County High School wrestlers competed at the State Individual Championship this past week and came home with six state medalists. The team placed fourth in the State Championship meet.
The Banks County High School boys basketball team advanced to the championship game after the win over Union County, 48-35, Saturday night.
The Banks County High School boys soccer team started the season with a loss to West Hall and Hart County, but Coach Cook has been highly impressed with his young team.
The Lady Leopards basketball team fell to Rabun this past weekend with a score of 69-48.
The Lady Leopards soccer team started the season with two big wins over West Hall and Hart County. They are 2-0 in the season.
Bobcat sophomore Jaycie Bowen of Homer had six points in a reserve role, leading the bench charge in the Georgia College Women's basketball game against Georgia Southwestern State on Saturday.
The Banks County High School wrestling team is currently in 6th place with 105 points. Seven wrestlers are still in the running for state championship. In the finals and also are undefeated are Evan Clark and Josh Stapleton. The following wrestlers each have one loss: Jacob Voyles, Angel Cr…
The Lady Leopards finished the regular season last week and will enter the region tournament as the third seed. The Leopards faced Union and Elbert and walked away with a win and a loss.
The Banks County High School boys basketball team finished the regular season as the #1 Season Champs.
The Banks County High School wrestlers finished second as a team at the recent 8AA Area Traditional tournament held at the Leopard 2.0 gym.
After an abrupt end to last year's season, the Banks County baseball team is back on the field and ready to make up for the lost time. Coach Payton Hart, who returns as head coach in his 4th season, is extremely excited to start the season and has high expectations for his team.
The Banks County High School wrestling team lost two closes matches and won a close one, but it wasn’t enough for the Leopard grapplers, and they finished in fifth place at the state tournament.
The Banks County girls played this past Tuesday at the Leopard gym and beat region foe Union with 47-39.
The Banks County High School boys basketball team took on Union County this past week and defeated them with a score of 77-42. Their overall record for the season is 15-7, and they are 3-1 in region play.
The Banks County High School wrestling team won the preliminary round to advance to the Elite 8 for the 2020-2021 GHSA Class AA Team Dual Wrestling. The team had to face two rounds to make it to the Elite 8.
Sophomore Jaycie Bowen of Homer scored 10 points at the Georgia College Women’s basketball game Sunday on the roads against UNC Pembroke.
After a week of three basketball games, the Banks County High School boys team is still ranked #1 in 8AA with a record of 2-1 in the region.
The Banks County High School girls' basketball team is now tied for third in the region after two losses this week against Rabun and Elbert.
Banks County High School senior Pierce Martin reached his 1,000 point career during the Elbert County game. The team lost to Elbert in double over time in a score of 89-85.
The Banks County High School wrestling team won 54-30 to clinch a spot to the Elite 8 at Friday night's preliminary meet. Coach Kasey Hanley states that his team fought hard and will not be satisfied until they win state.
The Georgia College Women’s Basketball team (1-2, 1-2 PBC) had a tall order Saturday, falling to defending Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Champion No. 17 Lander University (6-0, 4-0 PBC) 72-44 at the Centennial Center.
Banks County wrestlers continued the winning tradition as they beat Rabun and Fannin to earn the title of Area Champions this past week. To say that Coach Hanley was excited is an understatement.
The Banks County High School boys basketball team is ranked #1 in Region 8A, and facing the East Jackson team this past Saturday helped the Leopards maintain that momentum with a 54-45 win.
The Lady Leopards secured another win in the season with a huge win, 68-45, over East Jackson this past Saturday.
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