The Banks County High School varsity girls basketball Lady Leopards rang in the new year competing in the Wing Slinger Holiday Bash last week. The varsity team played in the final action of 2011 portion of the schedule.
BCHS captured third place in the Wing Slinger Holiday Bash at East Jackson and are ready to take on the sub-region schedule. Madison Franklin was chosen as the All Tournament Team Player for BCHS, scoring 11 three point shots during the three-day event.
The girls bracket saw Banks County, Commerce, Newton County and Hancock Central facing off for the race to the tournament title. The Lady Leopards came home with a 2-1 record from the tournament and sit 8-4 overall with one region victory. The back half of the schedule is mostly region games.
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Lady Bulldoggs continue to post wins
The winning streak moved to six games for the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs Saturday after dispatching of rival Monroe Area.
In the 51-38 victory, WBHS, who improved to 6-1, was led by Delorean Itabiyi, who scored a game-high 17 points. Jasmine Maske added 16 points and was 9-of-10 from the foul line. Brittany Hixson, the team’s other senior, added nine points. [Full Story »]
In the 51-38 victory, WBHS, who improved to 6-1, was led by Delorean Itabiyi, who scored a game-high 17 points. Jasmine Maske added 16 points and was 9-of-10 from the foul line. Brittany Hixson, the team’s other senior, added nine points. [Full Story »]
Lady Leopards take three wins in recent action
The Banks County varsity Lady Leopards have competed and won against three tough opponents this week, Oglethorpe 74-25, Fannin 42-38 and Jackson 58-45.
The varsity Lady Leopards have won the last five games and are 7-1 on the season with the only loss coming from the Habersham Central Raiders on the road. The Lady Leopards beat Fannin County for their first regional contest on the road.
"It's the first time we have beaten Fannin and we did it at Fannin,” said head coach Jerry King. “Not only a historical night for us but we did it the hard way, riding over the mountain and in their gym. They are a scrappy bunch and got in our heads late but we were able to hold on for the win. It's great to start the sub region with a win!" [Full Story »]
The varsity Lady Leopards have won the last five games and are 7-1 on the season with the only loss coming from the Habersham Central Raiders on the road. The Lady Leopards beat Fannin County for their first regional contest on the road.
"It's the first time we have beaten Fannin and we did it at Fannin,” said head coach Jerry King. “Not only a historical night for us but we did it the hard way, riding over the mountain and in their gym. They are a scrappy bunch and got in our heads late but we were able to hold on for the win. It's great to start the sub region with a win!" [Full Story »]
Middle School Lady Leopards finish 14-1
The Banks County Middle School girls basketball teams recently capped a successful summer with a 14-1 record.
The Lady Leopards competed in two basketball camps and the players have shown much improvement for such a young squad.
“Hopefully, we can take this momentum and build confidence going into our middle school season in October,” said coach Steve Shedd.
Attending a camp hosted by Madison County, BCMS faced opposition from the host as well as Loganville. The BCMS “A Team” posted a record of 6-0 against its competition.
The second annual North Georgia Summer Showdown was hosted by BCMS. The school’s “A Team” played games against North Hall, Gainesville, Madison County, White County and teams from Hayesville, North Carolina.
The “A Team” Lady Leopards posted a record of 8-1 at the local camp.
Many of the girls also played some for the high school’s junior varsity team this summer, which also helped improve their play.
“Winning is great, but the main goal of our summer camps and practices is to improve and work out the kinks before our middle school season begins,” Shedd said. “We have a young squad this year but I really like the team we have. We will not be quite as big as last year but I think we will be faster and very deep on the bench. I think this year's team is very balanced offensively and is tenacious on defense. I like how well the team plays together and how great they move the ball on offense. I look forward to seeing what this group can accomplish this year.”
The “B Team” also competed in summer camps along T B Team is comprised of mostly sixth and seventh grade players. The main purpose of the “B Team” this summer was to develop the talent the players have and prepare them to play on the “A Team” in the future.
Debbie Marlow and Tabitha Sims coach the BCMS “B Team” and were said they were extremely proud of how hard the players worked throughout the summer and the tremendous amount of improvement they showed.
“We were impressed to see them pickup some big wins during our camps this summer,” Shedd said. “We look forward to great things from our ‘B Team’ this season.”
The Lady Leopards competed in two basketball camps and the players have shown much improvement for such a young squad.
“Hopefully, we can take this momentum and build confidence going into our middle school season in October,” said coach Steve Shedd.
Attending a camp hosted by Madison County, BCMS faced opposition from the host as well as Loganville. The BCMS “A Team” posted a record of 6-0 against its competition.
The second annual North Georgia Summer Showdown was hosted by BCMS. The school’s “A Team” played games against North Hall, Gainesville, Madison County, White County and teams from Hayesville, North Carolina.
The “A Team” Lady Leopards posted a record of 8-1 at the local camp.
Many of the girls also played some for the high school’s junior varsity team this summer, which also helped improve their play.
“Winning is great, but the main goal of our summer camps and practices is to improve and work out the kinks before our middle school season begins,” Shedd said. “We have a young squad this year but I really like the team we have. We will not be quite as big as last year but I think we will be faster and very deep on the bench. I think this year's team is very balanced offensively and is tenacious on defense. I like how well the team plays together and how great they move the ball on offense. I look forward to seeing what this group can accomplish this year.”
The “B Team” also competed in summer camps along T B Team is comprised of mostly sixth and seventh grade players. The main purpose of the “B Team” this summer was to develop the talent the players have and prepare them to play on the “A Team” in the future.
Debbie Marlow and Tabitha Sims coach the BCMS “B Team” and were said they were extremely proud of how hard the players worked throughout the summer and the tremendous amount of improvement they showed.
“We were impressed to see them pickup some big wins during our camps this summer,” Shedd said. “We look forward to great things from our ‘B Team’ this season.”
New basketball coach begins summer practice
Recently hired Banks County High School boys’ basketball coach Mike Cleveland has jumped into his new role with both feet.
Cleveland, who arrived at BCHS by way of Hart County High School, began summer practice last week with his new team and reported “good turnout.”
“I’ve been happy with our start,” Cleveland said. “The players are working hard. We have a smart, hard-working group.”
Normally, Cleveland said he would like for his team to play 60 combined junior varsity and varsity games. With him only recently being hired at BCHS, however, the coach said the Leopards will play 21 times this summer.
“We pretty much have a full schedule,” Cleveland said. “We are going to practice several times each week. I believe games are won in the summer. We only have a narrow window in which to work this time of the year so we are making the most of each day.”
By competing this summer, the coach hopes it will make the transition to a new coach easier for the players.
Wanting to be fundamentally sound, Cleveland said he plans to use a slower tempo at BCHS, something of a change from his time at Hart County. He plans to use both zone and man-to-man defensive schemes.
To ensure an easier transition, the middle school team will run the same schemes at the high school.
Currently, Cleveland said Scott Strickland will be his junior varsity coach but he has not completed the remainder of his coaching staff yet.
Cleveland, who arrived at BCHS by way of Hart County High School, began summer practice last week with his new team and reported “good turnout.”
“I’ve been happy with our start,” Cleveland said. “The players are working hard. We have a smart, hard-working group.”
Normally, Cleveland said he would like for his team to play 60 combined junior varsity and varsity games. With him only recently being hired at BCHS, however, the coach said the Leopards will play 21 times this summer.
“We pretty much have a full schedule,” Cleveland said. “We are going to practice several times each week. I believe games are won in the summer. We only have a narrow window in which to work this time of the year so we are making the most of each day.”
By competing this summer, the coach hopes it will make the transition to a new coach easier for the players.
Wanting to be fundamentally sound, Cleveland said he plans to use a slower tempo at BCHS, something of a change from his time at Hart County. He plans to use both zone and man-to-man defensive schemes.
To ensure an easier transition, the middle school team will run the same schemes at the high school.
Currently, Cleveland said Scott Strickland will be his junior varsity coach but he has not completed the remainder of his coaching staff yet.
MCHS upset in quarterfinals
They say all good things must come to an end and that sad truth befell Madison County’s Lady Red Raiders at the region tournament Madison County faced Flowery Branch in the region quarterfinals.
The Lady Falcons entered the game 8-18 overall, but in a 10 point upset, knocked the defending region champions out of the tournament.
The loss of the region tournament means that for the first time in half a decade, Madison County’s girls will not be making an appearance in the AAAA state tourney.
Madison County coach Dan Lampe said that the Lady Red Raiders had a good season and it was disappointing to have it end like it did.
Flowery Branch defeated the girls, 51-41, advancing to defeat Loganville, 44-41 and taking runner-up in the region after falling to Clarke Central, 73-37.
Kayla Freeman led the Lady Red Raiders with 12 points, followed by Areil Sorrells with 10. Madison County ends the season 21-5 overall. [Full Story »]
The Lady Falcons entered the game 8-18 overall, but in a 10 point upset, knocked the defending region champions out of the tournament.
The loss of the region tournament means that for the first time in half a decade, Madison County’s girls will not be making an appearance in the AAAA state tourney.
Madison County coach Dan Lampe said that the Lady Red Raiders had a good season and it was disappointing to have it end like it did.
Flowery Branch defeated the girls, 51-41, advancing to defeat Loganville, 44-41 and taking runner-up in the region after falling to Clarke Central, 73-37.
Kayla Freeman led the Lady Red Raiders with 12 points, followed by Areil Sorrells with 10. Madison County ends the season 21-5 overall. [Full Story »]
BC boys smack down Panthers
The Banks County boys played the first round of the postseason Tuesday night and it was a refreshing change from the end of the regular season for the Leopards.
Tuesday night the Leopards took on Jackson County in the opening of the 8-AA region tournament. Banks County handily earned the win, 64-51 over Jackson County.
Jackson County entered as the fourth seed on 8-AA South while fifth seed Banks County represented the northside. The Leopards 13 point margin victory sends the boys into Thursday’s game taking on the top seeded East Hall. Banks County takes on the Vikings, Thursday at 7 p.m. in Hart County. The winner of that game advances to the semi-finals at Rabun County on Friday to face the winner of Elbert County versus North Oconee.
Leading into the region tournament the end of the regular season was a bleak mess for the Leopards as the boys dropped the season closer on the road to Dawson County.
Struggling throughout the first half, Banks County was barely hanging on at the half, 5-29. The Leopards did start to string a few together with Seth McEntire dropping in 10 points during the game. Banks County scored 33 in the second half, but the 24 point lead proved to be to big for the Leopards to cut down in the second half. Dawson County took the victory, 59-38.
Now with the regular season behind them and the region tournament hitting full gear tomorrow, the Leopards still have a shot burn up the hardwood and earn a shot at making it into the state tournament.
Tuesday night the Leopards took on Jackson County in the opening of the 8-AA region tournament. Banks County handily earned the win, 64-51 over Jackson County.
Jackson County entered as the fourth seed on 8-AA South while fifth seed Banks County represented the northside. The Leopards 13 point margin victory sends the boys into Thursday’s game taking on the top seeded East Hall. Banks County takes on the Vikings, Thursday at 7 p.m. in Hart County. The winner of that game advances to the semi-finals at Rabun County on Friday to face the winner of Elbert County versus North Oconee.
Leading into the region tournament the end of the regular season was a bleak mess for the Leopards as the boys dropped the season closer on the road to Dawson County.
Struggling throughout the first half, Banks County was barely hanging on at the half, 5-29. The Leopards did start to string a few together with Seth McEntire dropping in 10 points during the game. Banks County scored 33 in the second half, but the 24 point lead proved to be to big for the Leopards to cut down in the second half. Dawson County took the victory, 59-38.
Now with the regular season behind them and the region tournament hitting full gear tomorrow, the Leopards still have a shot burn up the hardwood and earn a shot at making it into the state tournament.
Red Raiders repeat sub-region victors; face Salem tonight
The first round games of the region tournament were decided Tuesday and Madison County will take on Salem in the Region 8-AAAA quarterfinals at Winder-Barrow this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
Red Raiders repeat sub-region victors; face Salem tonight
The first round games of the region tournament were decided Tuesday and Madison County will take on Salem in the Region 8-AAAA quarterfinals at Winder-Barrow this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
Red Raiders repeat sub-region victors; face Salem tonight
The first round games of the region tournament were decided Tuesday and Madison County will take on Salem in the Region 8-AAAA quarterfinals at Winder-Barrow this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game Tuesday night.
For Madison County to have a shot at advancing past region, the Red Raiders will have to defeat the 2-6, 10-14 Salem Seminoles. But while a trip to the playoffs is not out of reach for the Red Raiders, coach Stephen Crouse prefers to stay focused on what is right ahead – a shot at winning the region title, after grabbing a back-to-back sub-region championship. [Full Story »]
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