East Hall had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Banks County Leopards with a sharp 42-21 win on Friday. The Vikings not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since August 30, 2024 (when they won 55-0).

Jamarcus Harrison
08/15/25 @ Banks County | 120.8 |
11/01/24 @ Cherokee Bluff | 103.9 |
10/25/24 vs West Hall | 99.6 |
10/11/24 @ Jefferson | 35.4 |
10/04/24 vs Oconee County | 71.9 |
+ 4 more games |
Jamarcus Harrison was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 215 yards and three scores on only 13 carries, and also threw for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. What's more, he racked up 120.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Kani Williams was another key player, picking up 78 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: East Hall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 419 rushing yards. They rushed for 162 more rushing yards than Banks County's also-impressive total of 257.
Banks County's loss came despite strong showings from Davian Knox and Lane Morris. Knox rushed for 134 yards on only 12 carries, while Morris rushed for 75 yards and one score.
East Hall has already played their next game, a 30-27 loss against Oglethorpe County on the 23rd. As for Banks County, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Franklin County at 7:30 p.m. on the 29th.
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