Elbert County got themselves on the board against Banks County on Friday, but Banks County never followed suit. They blew past the Banks County Leopards, posting a 33-0 win at home. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 33 points or more this season.
Jacari Barnett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 155 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106.4 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Jayvyn Hickman, who rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elbert County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 185 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
The victory got Elbert County back to even at 4-4. As for Banks County, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elbert County will take on Athens Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Elbert County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Banks County, they will challenge Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Banks County is facing Providence Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Providence Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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