Banks County is still winless after their matchup against Cherokee Bluff on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 24-21 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Leopards have suffered since August 30, 2024.
Zykel Ingram and Lane Morris certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Ingram rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while Morris rushed for 110 yards and one score on only 11 carries.
Banks County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Caden Watson.
Banks County's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Cherokee Bluff, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Banks County will head out to challenge Rabun County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Leopards' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cherokee Bluff, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th. This will be the Bears' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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