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Our Game of the Week is another rivalry matchup between Banks County and Rabun County. The girls matchup features a top-10 billing. The boys have high-flying offenses that are chomping at the bit.
BANKS VS RABUN GIRLS
A Banks County girls squad seems to be hitting a groove with four straight wins coming into this one. Suddenly, Banks County is looking more like the team that was State Runner-Up a year ago. Rabun County has been very consistent all season, with all four losses as single-digit decisions.
BANKS VS RABUN BOYS
Banks County needs a win in a big way, and have been so close so many times. Seven of their losses were by fewer than nine points, and one of the others was a 2OT loss that slipped away late. Rabun County has had just two losses – both to #1-ranked teams Commerce (ranked #1 after that loss) and Gainesville. This is the dream team.
BY THE NUMBERS
BANKS COUNTY LADY LEOPARDS
- 13-7 (6-1 in 8-A DI)
- Region Standings: 2nd
- State Ranking: #7
- PF: 51.7
- PA: 41.7
- Head Coach: Jason Gibson
RABUN COUNTY
LADY WILDCATS
- 15-4 (4-2 in 8-A DI)
- Region Standings: 3rd
- State Ranking: #5
- PF: 59.1
- PA: 42.5
- Head Coach: DeeDee Dillard
BANKS COUNTY LEOPARDS
- 10-10 (3-4 in 8-A DI)
- Region Standings: T-4th
- State Ranking: N/A
- PF: 68.6
- PA: 61.2
- Head Coach: Chuck Butler
RABUN COUNTY
WILDCATS
- 16-2 (5-1 in 8-A DI)
- Region Standings: 2nd
- State Ranking: #3
- PF: 71.3
- PA: 53.3
- Head Coach: David Adcock
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GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Be looking for highlights post-game later tonight as well as a story recapping the contest.
3 KEYS TO WIN
- BANKS/RABUN GIRLS
- The Lady Leopards must (1) have three players in double figures, (2) limit 2nd-chance opportunities for Rabun, and (3) get and maintain a lead throughout and not let off in the fourth.
- The Lady Wildcats must (1) get off to a solid start offensively, (2) win the rebound battle, and (3) play tight perimeter defense.
- BANKS/RABUN BOYS
- The Leopards must (1) get 15-plus from both Macade Huff and Dayden Rogers, (2) keep the pace with Rabun, and (3) convert at the free throw line better than 70%.
- The Wildcats must (1) get Trace Adcock going from long range early, (2) as always, dictate the high-tempo pace of play, and (3) limit the damage of Macade Huff.
DETAILS OF THE MATCHUP
TIME: 5 PM Girls / 6:30 PM Boys
PLACE: Banks County HS / Homer, GA
PLAYERS TO WATCH – GIRLS
BANKS COUNTY
- Ansley Moore
- Janakate Gibson
- Maecee Crumley
- Marleigh Dale
- Cannon Collier
RABUN COUNTY
- Adelyn Thompson
- Addy Beth Owens
- Millie Southards
- Madison Houck
PLAYERS TO WATCH – BOYS
BANKS COUNTY
- Macade Huff
- Dayden Rogers
- Caden Watson
- Aidan Beasley
RABUN COUNTY
- Huey Blalock
- Hayes Free
- Trace Adcock
- Reed Burrell
- Cord Burrell
