Scoreboard: Banks County Leopards Nov. 27

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
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Boys Basketball
Nov. 24 - The Banks County Leopards picked up their first win of the season, defeating Oglethorpe County in the first round of play in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tournament. Banks advanced to face Jackson County in the championship game.

Nov. 25 - The Leopards took first place in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tourney, after a 62-56 defeat of Jackson County.

Girls Basketball
Nov. 24 - The Lady Leopards picked up their first win of the 08-09 season over the Lady Patriots from Oglethorpe. Banks went 43-17 to win and advanced to face the Lady Panthers in the second round of the JCCHS Thanksgiving Tournament.

Nov. 25 - It was a struggle for the Banks County Lady Leopards taking second place, as they suffered a 53-25 defeat Tuesday night at the Jackson County Tip-Off Tournament.

For more on these stories, see the Dec. 3 edition of The Jackson Herald or The Banks County News.

Banks County headed to State Playoffs

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Justin Poole
Thursday, November 13. 2008
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For the first time in 11 years, the Banks County Leopards are going to the show.

The Leopards made it into the first round of the state playoffs as the number four seed in region 8-AA after a 34-13 defeat of Union County. Yet Banks cannot take all the credit since the North Oconee win over Fannin County is what forced an opening for Banks to fill. Regardless, the Leopards are excited because with a winning season record of 6-4, 6-3 the 2008 team has made it among the best.

The first challenge for the Leopards on their quest to the Georgia Dome is Calhoun. [ Full Story » ] 

BCHS defeats Union 34-13

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Justin Poole
Saturday, November 8. 2008
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The Banks County Leopards' sights are set on the playoffs.

Banks County defeated Union County 34-13, Friday night.

That win coupled with the North Oconee defeat of Fannin County will allow the Leopards to slide into the post season.

For more on the Banks County win over Union County see November 13 edition of The Banks County News.
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Friday Night Lights for November 7

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Staff Writer
Friday, November 7. 2008
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Banks Co.		@ Union Co.

Banks County -34
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Union County -13
The Leopards defeat Union County, while a Fannin loss sends Banks County to the playoffs.

Commerce		@ Prince Avenue
Commerce -22
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Prince Avenue - 12
Tigers now prepare for the post season after rounding regular season out with a win.

East Jackson		vs. Jefferson
East Jackson -0
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Jefferson -48
Dragons enter post season play with a perfect season record.

Jackson Co.		vs. Stephens Co.
Jackson County -0
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Stephens County -35
Indians win ending a long season for the Panthers.

Madison Co.		vs. Clarke Central
Madison County -7
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Clarke Central -19
Raiders fall to Clarke Central in regular season finale.

Winder-Barrow		vs. Loganville
Winder-Barrow -7
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Loganville -19
Bulldoggs end season with loss to Loganville.

Apalachee		@ Salem
Apalachee -23
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Salem -7
The Wildcats ride a win into the postseason.

Banks is in for the fight of the season

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
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The Banks County High School Leopards are more than ever in a do-or-die situation.

Friday night is it.

Banks has to beat Union County. Be it by one point or 50, the Leopards have to win. In addition, the situation is only halfway in Big Blue’s playbook. For the Leopards to make it to the playoffs another team has to lose.

For a complete breakdown of the Union County challenge see Thursday's edition of The Banks County News.

Click here for Results from the Oglethorpe game on Halloween night.

BCHS boys cross country heading to state

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
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Expectations were high as the Banks County cross country team traveled to Riverside last Saturday.

In the region race, the cross country runners had to give it their all because according to coach Kelly McDuffie, it is all or nothing in cross country.

The Leopards’ runners were rewarded for this season’s hard work. The girls finished seventh in the 8-AA region, which is one of the toughest regions in the state, and Amy Sims finished just shy of a new school record.

The boys made it to state, finishing third in the region. The brother duo of Jorge Diaz, placing second, and Ivan Diaz, placing eighth, broke into the top ten and set a school record.

The boys will go this Saturday to compete in the state race at Carrollton. The race starts at 11:30 a.m.

For full results from the region race at Riverside, see Thursday's edition of The Banks County News.

Banks scares up a 42-20 win

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
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It may not have been the prettiest of games, but it got the job done.

Banks County beat Oglethorpe 42-20, Halloween night to still be in the fight for a playoff spot.

The Leopards started strong, winning the toss and scoring just minutes into the game with a carry by Demetric Dempson. Oglethorpe fumbled the ball on the next play allowing the Leopards to recover and retake possession.

Tyler Hulsey kicked a field goal putting the Leopards up 10-0 with seven minutes left on the clock. [ Full Story » ] 

Banks County picks up a Halloween win

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Justin Poole
Sunday, November 2. 2008
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The Leopards were a tad off beat Friday night.

The performance left head coach Blair Armstrong asking the parents to go get some ear wax remover for the guys after the game.

Despite these complaints, the Leopards did pull a 42-20 win over Oglethorpe, and are still tied 5-3 in region play with Riverside.

The win means Banks is still alive for a chance at post season play.

See Thursday's edition of The Banks County News for the full report on the Halloween game and a preview of the make or break Union County game.

Friday Night Lights for October 31

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Staff Writer
Friday, October 31. 2008
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Banks Co.		@ Oglethorpe

Banks County -42
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Oglethorpe County -20
The Leopards are almost tricked on Halloween, but a 4th quarter rally gives Banks County the victory.

Commerce		vs. Social Circle
Commerce - 21
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Social Circle - 7
Commerce scores 21 unanswered points to grab Senior night victory.

East Jackson		vs. Dawson Co.
East Jackson -28
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Dawson County -21
East Jackson grabs third win of the season with Halloween victory.

Jackson Co.		vs. Oconee Co.
Jackson County -17
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Oconee County -44
Jackson County falls to Oconee County at home.

Jefferson		vs. North Oconee.
Jefferson -17
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North Oconee -16
North Oconee almost pulled out a last second trick, but a botched PAT treated Jefferson to a lock on the region title.

Madison Co.		vs.
Apalachee
Madison County -35
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Apalachee -55
Wildcats win offensive shootout, wrapup playoff spot.

Winder-Barrow		@ Clarke Central.
Winder-Barrow -13
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Clarke Central -52
Bulldoggs unable to keep track with Region 8-AAAA co-leader on the road in Athens.














Big Blue travels to Oglethorpe Friday

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Justin Poole
Thursday, October 30. 2008
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After a much needed win last Friday night, this week the fate of Banks County is almost out of the Leopards’ hands.
Of course, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades; this is football.

Banks County has to win the next two games. Period. If the Leopards want a shot at the playoffs, Big Blue cannot slack off against Oglethorpe on Friday night in Lexington at 7:30 p.m. [ Full Story » ] 
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