BCHS Sports

Grapplers take 1st at Georgia/Carolina Classic

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Justin Poole
Friday, January 9. 2009
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For the past two weeks, the Banks County Mat Leopards have had it easy with only practice to worry about, but the grapplers jumped back into action last Saturday at the Georgia/Carolina Classic at Hart County.

The Big Blue wrestlers was one of approximately 16 teams competing in the tournament. Kasey Hanley, BCHS wrestling coach, said that historically, the Mat Leopards have competed very well at Hart County, and this year was no exception.

The Jan. 3 match began 2009 for the team, and with Banks taking the win; the season is looking in good shape as the wrestlers prepare for Area Duals this weekend.

Region rival East Jackson hosts this weekend’s Area Duals, where Banks will compete against the Mat Eagles and wrestling powerhouse Jefferson. The duals begin on Friday at East Jackson.

Banks County hosted its first home match of the new year on Tuesday against Towns County, Franklin County and West Hall. Results were unavailable at press time

BCHS faces Union County on Friday

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Justin Poole
Friday, January 9. 2009
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The Banks County High School basketball teams mark the return to the courts this week.

The Leopards returned in the boys only game on Wednesday against Riverside Military Academy. Banks hosted Riverside for the first game of 2009. Results were unavailable at press time, from Wednesday’s game.

This Friday, Jan. 9, Banks County travels to Union County where the Lady Leopards will mark their return in the first game starting at 7 p.m. with the boys to follow. [Full Story »] 

Banks County Sports Wrap-up

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Justin Poole
Thursday, January 1. 2009
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The 2008 year offered a lot of ups and downs for the local teams as Banks County athletes competed on the fields, tracks, mats and courts.

Leopard fans, athletes and parents have a number of memories from the year that will live in the clippings and trophies demonstrating the accomplishments of student athletes from the past year. While a lot of memories of accomplishments were made this year, 2008 also had some marked challenges for the Leopard athletes, but through the outpouring of support of the community, the students pulled together to rise above the hardships.

In no particular order, here are the top stories from 2008.

For the complete summary of each top story see the January 1 edition of The Banks County News. [Full Story »] 

Mat Leopards take second at Morgan County Tournament, 7-1 in duals

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, December 24. 2008
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The Banks County Mat Leopards have already wrestled in eight dual meets and two tournaments this season and are holding onto a 7-1 dual meet record.

Banks County dropped a match to White County, but has come out on top over other opponents including Stephens County, Franklin County, Madison County, Winder-Barrow, Oconee County and Dawson County.

This past weekend at the Morgan County Christmas Tournament Banks placed second behind wrestling powerhouse Jefferson. Jefferson took first place scoring 315, Banks edged out Morgan County for the second seat scoring 214 over Morgan’s 209.5. [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards Beat White Co. at Piedmont

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, December 24. 2008
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Banks County’s Lady Leopards picked up a third place finish over the weekend at the Piedmont College Christmas Invitational.

After dropping the first round to Stephens County on Friday afternoon, the ladies came back to defeat White County 42-30.

So far this season, the ladies are 5-7 in all games and winless in region competition.

After the holiday break, the Lady Leopards will return to the court to face Union County on Jan. 9. Going on the road for the first game of the 2009 calendar year, the ladies will look to upset the 6-1 team which has won the past four games between the schools. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Union County.

Over the weekend, Banks took a short drive to Habersham County to play in the second annual Piedmont College Invitational. The tournament allows the teams from Stephens County, Habersham County, Banks County and White County a chance to compete against different northeast Georgia schools.

For more on this story see this week's edition of The Banks County News.

BCHS 9-2 before holiday break

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Justin Poole
Tuesday, December 23. 2008
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The Banks County High School Leopards are entering into the Christmas break with a 9-2 overall record.
Last weekend the Leopards were in Demorest competing in Piedmont College’s second annual Christmas Invitational Tourney.

After a first round win over Stephens County followed by a fourth quarter shocker against Habersham, the Leopards picked up a second place spot in the tournament.

When the Leopards return from the holidays, the first challenger will be Riverside Military on Jan. 7. Banks hosts the boys only games with the JV team playing at 4 p.m. followed with the varsity game at 6 p.m.

The Wednesday games will begin the make or break portion of the Leopards’ season as the team prepares for the coming sub-region contests. [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards get lucky in Bogart, look ahead to Piedmont

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Justin Poole
Thursday, December 18. 2008
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With a 4-6 record heading into the final tournament before Christmas, the Banks County Lady Leopards would like a win for Christmas.

If the Lady Leopards can win the Piedmont College Christmas Tournament this weekend, the ladies will have a tied record for the new year.

The girls play Stephens County in the first round of the tourney on Friday. Tip-off is at 3 p.m. in Demorest at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center.

Last weekend the ladies competed in the Prince Avenue tournament facing Brookstone and Prince Avenue.

For more on this story see this week's edition of The Banks County News.

BCHS 8-1 for the season, ready for Stephens Co. on Fri.

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Justin Poole
Thursday, December 18. 2008
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Banks County High School’s men team are giving a pause to their opponents.

The Leopards picked up a tournament win last weekend, followed by an exciting game on Tuesday.

The next challenger will be Stephens County in the first round of the Piedmont College Christmas Tournament.

Banks heads to Demorest on Friday for the tournament starting at 3 p.m. with the Lady Leopards’ game with the boys game to follow. Habersham County and White County will also compete in the tourney. [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Banks County Leopards, Dec. 13

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Justin Poole
Saturday, December 13. 2008
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Girls Basketball
Dec. 12 - The Lady Leopards picked up a win in the first round of the Prince Ave. Tourney over Brookstone. After one overtime the ladies won 36-31.

Dec. 13 - The BCHS ladies win the Prince Ave. Tourney 39-28.

Boys Basketball
Dec. 12 - The Leopards showed off their black uniforms to Brookstone in the first round of the Prince Ave. Tourney. The boys picked up a 62-46 win.

Dec. 13 - Banks went on to win on Saturday 67-63 in the final round of the tournament.

For more on these stories, see next week's edition of The Banks County News.

Mat Leopards make top ten at Panther Invitational

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Justin Poole
Thursday, December 11. 2008
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The Banks County varsity grapplers placed inside the top ten at the Panther Invitational.

Banks County was one of 24 teams that competed in the championship match of the Jackson County Panther Invitational Tournament. The Mat Leopards scored 117.5 points; made a third and fourth place finish in two weight classes.

Taking the win overall at the Invitational was wrestling powerhouse Jefferson scoring 321.5 points, well above second place Gilmer County’s 169 points.

White County, 136.5, was third with Morgan County, 127, and Commerce, 124, rounding out the top five.

For more on the results from the Panther Invitational see this week's edition of The Banks County News.
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