Banks put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 49-28 margin over the North Marion Huskies. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Oregon football rankings (they are ranked 24th, while the Huskies are ranked 139th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lane Gilbert went supernova for Banks, throwing for 136 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes, while also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Jarrett Martin made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Banks' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Brayden Exline, Max Walker, and Brady Johnson picked up one apiece.
Banks' win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for North Marion, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Banks will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Rainier at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for North Marion, they will face off against Warrenton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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