Not so dismal rainy run

Despite sloshing through puddles, the Leopards brought home a first place boy’s finish and a second place lady’s finish.

Banks County boys took first place followed by East Hall, Rabun and Riverside. Leading the pack for the Leopards was Ivan Diaz with an 18:24 finish, slightly ahead of brother Jorge Diaz at 18:34. Keiffer Hellmeister crossed the line at 19:47, while Avery Chastain completed the course in 19:51.

Passing the 20 minute mark, Trey Martin finished in 20:02 followed by Wullians Olandez at 20:04 and Nathan Holloway in 20:09.

The Lady Leopards finished just behind Rabun for second place and left East Hall in third.

Maggie McCoy led the Banks County girls with a 24:25 finish. Vanessa Hurtado was close behind at 24:41, while Erika Evans crossed the finish in 28:53.

Jayda Richey completed her run in 29:27, followed by Katrina Morris at 29:31. Haley Jeong finished in 29:44 and Janet Preza in 30:37.

Coming up for the Leopard runners, Banks County hosts a Thursday meet on Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. before heading to Toccoa on Tuesday to run Currahee.