BCHS Sports

Leopards face must-win game this week

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Justin Poole
Friday, October 24. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
At this point in the 2008 season, it pretty much comes down to mathematics.

The Banks County High School football team needs wins to stay in playoff contention. The Leopards will also need a little help from some other teams to make it past week 10 of the 2008 campaign.

First things first, however, and that begins this Friday night when Region 8-AA foe Fannin County High School makes the long trek to BCHS for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

“We have to win out to stay in the playoff chase,” Leopard head coach Blair Armstrong said this week. “We will also have to have a couple of other things happen, but right now we have to focus on this week because Fannin County is going to be a tough test for us.” [Full Story »] 

Several players have standout season for BCHS

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Justin Poole
Friday, October 24. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
The Banks County High School fast-pitch softball team fell one-game short of advancing to the state sectionals this fall.

While narrowly missing that goal was a disappointing, the Lady Leopards did manage to record 13 wins in 2008 and will lose just two seniors (Samm Kennedy and Kathy Davidson) to graduation this spring.

Hayley Baird was the team’s top batter with a .398 average with 35 hits and 19 runs scored. Madison Franklin, a freshman on this year’s team, finished with an impressive .318 batting average including 28 hits with six doubles, nine RBI and 18 runs scored. [Full Story »] 

Leopards battle Dragons to end

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Chris Bridges
Sunday, October 19. 2008
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The Banks County High School football team gave Jefferson its toughest challenge of the 2008 season Friday night. In the end, however, the Dragons survived its first true test and remained undefeated with a 34-22 win.

BCHS pulled to within 28-22 with 5:13 left following a 63-yard run by Justin Beasley. Jefferson, however, was able to answer and sealed the win with a touchdown with 1:00 left.

The Leopards will host Fannin County this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Senior Night. See Thursday's edition of The Banks County News for a complete recap of the Jefferson contest and a preview of the Region 8-AA showdown with Fannin County.

Leopards face tall order in Dragons

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Justin Poole
Thursday, October 16. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
Banks County High School football coach Blair Armstrong doesn’t hide the fact this week’s Region 8-AA game against Jefferson is important for his Leopards.

“It’s really like a playoff game for us,” Armstrong said. “It is extremely important for us. We are between a rock and hard place in terms of needing region wins. We have to win some games in order to get in position to challenge for a playoff spot.”

A big roadblock will be in the way for BCHS for Friday, however, as the undefeated Jefferson Dragons will venture into Homer for a 7:30 p.m. region showdown. [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards fall just short of state tourney

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Justin Poole
Thursday, October 16. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
When the Region 8-AA tournament was over for the Banks County High School softball team, the Lady Leopards were one game shy of state play.

To be more exact, BCHS was two runs away.

The Lady Leopards fell to Dawson County 3-1 in a game they needed to win to guarantee themselves a spot at the next level. BCHS entered the contest off a 18-1 thrashing of Oglethorpe County, but could not manage to get past the Lady Tigers. [Full Story »] 

Leopards continue work in bye week

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Justin Poole
Friday, October 10. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
After six consecutive games, the Banks County High School football team finally reaches its bye date this Friday.
Coach Blair Armstrong said the open date comes at a good time.

“It will be good for us mentally and physically,” Armstrong said earlier this week.

The Leopard coaches gave the players Monday off earlier this week and will do the same Friday. [Full Story »] 

BCHS defeats Commerce, begins postseason

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Justin Poole
Thursday, October 9. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
The Region 8-AA arrived Tuesday for the Banks County High School softball team as the Lady Leopards entered postseason play.
Coach Josh Lord’s team fell to Union County 6-3 in the opening round of tournament play but rebounded for an 11-0 victory against Fannin County later in the day to remain alive.

For more BCHS softball see Thursday's edition of The Banks County News.

Leopards pound East Jackson

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Chris Bridges
Sunday, October 5. 2008
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The Banks County High School football team got the complete performance it has been seeking all season last Friday night.

The Leopards completely dominated East Jackson 42-0 in a Region 8-AA contest. BCHS outgained the host Eagles 435 yards to 90. East Jackson was held to -3 yards in the second half by the BCHS defense. Justin Beasley paced the Leopard offense with 209 yards on the ground.

See this Thursday's edition of The Banks County News for a complete recap of the East Jackson contest and for details on what the BCHS team is doing during its bye week.

Leopards face East Jackson in key contest

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Justin Poole
Thursday, October 2. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
With four Region 8-AA games now under its belt, the Banks County High School football team is getting down to the nitty-gritty of the 2008 season.

That’s why this Friday’s short road trip to East Jackson High School is so important. With several schools in 8-AA beginning to separate themselves in the standings, the Leopards need a win to keep up. After last Friday’s tough 12-7 loss to North Oconee in a defensive struggle, the BCHS team will try to regroup this week and be mentally and physically ready for the East Jackson Eagles.

While East Jackson is still a relatively young program overall in terms of years of existence, BCHS coach Blair Armstrong has respect for the Eagles and is stressing to his team this week the importance of not overlooking this Friday’s opponent. [Full Story »] 

BCHS teams take first at recent Habersham meet

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
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BY CHRIS BRIDGES
The Banks County High School cross country teams made a statement recently about how far their respective programs have advanced in recent seasons with first-place showings at Habersham Central High School.

The BCHS Leopards were first with 32 points followed by Johnson High School, Habersham Central, Hart County and Trinity.
Viet Phang turned in a personal best time of 21:08 as did Jared Clark in 25:00.

Jorge Diaz was the top runner for the BCHS boys in 18:29 followed by Ivan Diaz (18:53), Keiffer Hellmeister (20:07), Avery Chastain (20:08), Nathan Holloway (20:33), Simon Hurtado (20:38) and Trey Martin (20:51).
Chastain’s time was also a personal best. [Full Story »] 
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