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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 » ] 

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.

The Leopard runners are coming down to the final leg of the season.

With the region race this Saturday, the Banks runners have to prepare themselves for that challenge after coming off of two meets over the past two weeks. [ Full Story » ] 

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.

The Lady Tigers ended their 2008 season at the Class A North Sectionals in Dalton with a 1-0 loss to Hebron Christian.

Commerce got six hits and played well according to Coach Pam Canup.

“We played very, very well,” Canup said. “In the bottom of the seventh [Hebron] had back-to-back hits and scored.” [ Full Story » ] 

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.

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.

Banks Co.	@	Check back for scores Banks County - 42 vs. East Jackson - 0	Leopards spoil EJCHS homecoming with 42-0 win.
Commerce	@ Athens Academy	Commerce -13 vs. Athens Academy - 19	Tigers fall to Spartans despite Commerce defense providing superior coverage.
East Jackson	vs.	East Jackson - 0 vs. Banks County - 42	Banks County routs  East Jackson  on Eagles' homecoming.
Jackson Co.	@ Hart County	Jackson County - 0 vs. Hart County - 41	Panthers continue to try to find their way after loss of their quarterback.
Jefferson	vs. Riverside	Jefferson - 47 vs. Riverside - 20	Jefferson can look forward to a week off after keeping its unbeaten record intact.
Madison Co.	vs. Habersham Co.	Madison County - 7 vs. Habersham County - 28	Madison County shutout during first three quarters in third straight loss.
Mill Creek	Off week	Mill Creek - vs. Off week	Mill Creek takes a breather before facing Peachtree Ridge next Friday.