Georgia High School Basketball - Elbert County holds off Banks County
January 28, 2022: Homer, GA 30547 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Elbert County Blue Devils (Elberton, GA) and the host Banks County Leopards (Homer, GA), saw Elbert County's basketball squad hold off Banks County by a tally of 54-52.
With the victory, Elbert County improves its record to 5-14 on the campaign. The Blue Devils host Jefferson (Jefferson, GA) to confront the Dragons in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 29. The Dragons come into the challenge with a record of 19-2. Jefferson won 70-51 in their recent league challenge against Chestatee (Gainesville, GA)
Next up, the Leopards confront the Union County Panthers (Blairsville, GA) in a AA Region 8 challenge, on Tuesday, February 1. Banks County will attempt to improve on its 6-16 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 76-61 league loss to Rabun County (Tiger, GA).