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.
Friday Night Lights for November 14
 Banks Co. | @ Calhoun | Banks County -0 - Calhoun -63 | The Leopards dreams are dashed after a first round loss to Yellow Jackets. |
 Commerce | @ Wilkinson Co. | Commerce -7 - Wilkinson County - 21 | Wilkinson County strikes for touchdowns of 60 and 75 yards in first-round victory over TIgers. |
 Apalachee | @ Rome | Apalachee - 8 - Rome - 16 | The season ends for the Wildcats with a loss in Rome. |
 Jefferson | vs. Coosa | Jefferson - 31 - Coosa -13 | Dragons prove themselves to all doubters by thrashing Eagles in round one. Jefferson will host Lovett on Friday. |
Friday Night Lights for November 7
Banks Co. | @ Union Co. | Banks County -34 - Union County -13 | The Leopards defeat Union County, while a Fannin loss sends Banks County to the playoffs. |
Commerce | @ Prince Avenue | Commerce -22 - 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 - Jefferson -48 | Dragons enter post season play with a perfect season record. |
 Jackson Co. | vs. Stephens Co. | Jackson County -0 - Stephens County -35 | Indians win ending a long season for the Panthers. |
 Madison Co. | vs. Clarke Central | Madison County -7 - Clarke Central -19 | Raiders fall to Clarke Central in regular season finale. |
 Winder-Barrow | vs. Loganville | Winder-Barrow -7 - Loganville -19 | Bulldoggs end season with loss to Loganville. |
Apalachee | @ Salem | Apalachee -23 - Salem -7 | The Wildcats ride a win into the postseason. |
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. |
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