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.
Friday Night Lights for October 31
 Banks Co. | @ Oglethorpe | Banks County -42 - 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 - Social Circle - 7 | Commerce scores 21 unanswered points to grab Senior night victory. |
 East Jackson | vs. Dawson Co. | East Jackson -28 - Dawson County -21 | East Jackson grabs third win of the season with Halloween victory. |
 Jackson Co. | vs. Oconee Co. | Jackson County -17 - Oconee County -44 | Jackson County falls to Oconee County at home. |
 Jefferson | vs. North Oconee. | Jefferson -17 - 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 - Apalachee -55 | Wildcats win offensive shootout, wrapup playoff spot. |
 Winder-Barrow | @ Clarke Central. | Winder-Barrow -13 - Clarke Central -52 | Bulldoggs unable to keep track with Region 8-AAAA co-leader on the road in Athens. |
Friday Night Lights for October 24
Banks Co. | vs. Fannin Co. | Banks County -34 vs. Fannin County -13 | Banks County stays in the running for the playoffs after a big win over Fannin.. |
Commerce | @ Lakeview | Commerce - 47 vs. Lakeview - 7 | Commerce rolls up 442 yards of total offense in lopsided win over Lakeview. |
East Jackson | @ North Oconee | East Jackson - 0 vs. North Oconee - 3 | One field goal is enough to push North Oconee over EJCHS. |
Jackson Co. | @ Elbert Co. | Jackson County - 23 vs. Elbert County -25 | Jackson County edged out by Elbert County. |
Jefferson | vs. Rabun Co. | Jefferson - 47 vs. Rabun County - 0 | Jefferson rolls over Rabun to continue a perfect season. |
Friday Night Lights for October 17
Banks Co. | vs.  | Banks County - 22 vs. Jefferson - 34 | The Leopards put up a decent fight against Jefferson. |
Commerce | vs. Wesleyan | Commerce - 7 vs. Wesleyan -33 | Commerce falls to the Wolves. |
East Jackson | @ Rabun Co. | East Jackson -24 vs. Rabun County -20 | Eagles pick up second region and second win of season. |
Jackson Co. | @ Eastside | Jackson County -0 vs. Eastside -50 | Jackson County suffers worst defeat of season. |
Jefferson | @  | Jefferson - 34 vs. Banks County - 22 | Jefferson survives toughest challenge of the season to remain undefeated. |
 Madison Co. | vs. Heritage | Madison County - 0 vs. Heritage - 7 | One Heritage score is enough, as Madison falls for fifth straight week. |
Friday Night Lights for October 10
Note: Banks County, East Jackson and Banks County are off this week.
Commerce | vs. Athens Christian | Commerce -49 vs. Athens Christian -20 | The Tigers secure a big homecoming victory over the Athens Christian Eagles. |
Jackson Co. | vs. Franklin County | Jackson County -0 vs. Franklin County -14 | The Panthers lose grip of the Franklin County offense late in the game to lose a homecoming heart breaker. |
Madison Co. | @ Loganville | Madison County -10 vs. Loganville -13 | Madison County missed a 38-yard field goal as time expires, allowing Loganville to escape with a victory. |
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