Banks County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Athens Academy Spartans at home and fell 41-6. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 395th, while the Spartans are ranked 90th).
Athens Academy found their leader in underclassman Keyon Standifer, who picked up 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Standifer torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 78 yards. Hampton Johnson was another key player, throwing for 198 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes.
Banks County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Athens Academy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Banks County will take on Elbert County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Elbert County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.3 points per game this season. As for Athens Academy, they will challenge Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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