Georgia High School Basketball - Banks County nips Elbert County
January 17, 2025: Homer, GA 30547
 In Friday's league contest, the host Banks County Leopards basketball team scored a close 72-71 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils.
The Leopards (10-8) will now prepare for their contest against Commerce (Commerce, GA). The Tigers come into the A D1 Region 8 contest with a 12-7 record. In their last contest, Commerce edged Oglethorpe County (Lexington, GA), 44-33, in a league contest.
In their next game, the Blue Devils battle the Warren County Screaming Devils (Warrenton, GA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, January 18.  Elbert County will attempt to better on its 7-10 season record. The Screaming Devils come into the contest with a 11-7 record after their 85-40 league win over Washington-Wilkes (Washington, GA).