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• Returning starters : Caden Cotton OF/P, Braxton Simpson UTL, Dylan Greenway INF/P, Ty Burchett INF/P, Jonathon Moon INF, Parker Hobson C, Nolan Hill INF/P • Other key contributors : Ty Davis OF/P, Justin Whitehead UTL, Tripp Williams OF/P • Strengths : “We have many guys returning to our roster that will contribute to our team, and ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County High School soccer program started its 2019 campaign last week. For the girls’ team, the season has started with a 1-1 start. For the boys, the season has started with a 0-2 start. After losing the season opener to Jackson County 10-0, the girls bounced back with a 3-1 win over Commerce on the road. The Lady Leopards scored ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County High School Lady Leopard tennis team is 2-0 to start the 2019 campaign. The Lady Leopards defeated Franklin County 4-1 and East Hall 5-0. Chloe Smith, Jaden Hoard and Amber Morris led the way at No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 singles for the Lady Leopards. All picked up wins in the first two matches. The boys’ team lost the opening ... [Full Story »] 

The road to Macon begins this week for every classification in basketball. And in Class 2A, the Banks County Leopards’ road to Macon starts at home this Saturday against Callaway High School. The Leopards (19-9) were runners-up in the Region 8-AA tournament. Callaway finished as the No. 3 team in Region 5-AA. “Man, they’re super ... [Full Story »] 

The 2019 GHSA traditional wrestling state championships has arrived. And the Banks County wrestling program will be well represented in Macon when the tournament starts. Thanks to a great showing at the GHSA Class 2A B sectionals, the Leopards will send seven wrestlers to Macon to compete for both individual and team state titles in Class 2A. ... [Full Story »]