The Leopards for a second straight year started out 4-0 before dropping their final 6 contests. The Jay Reid era ended soon after, and Banks County brought in a high-profile coach, Todd Winter, to take the reins in 2024. It’ll be a new look with a new QB in a triple option offense.

Head Coach: Todd Winter (1st Season)
2023 Record: 4-6; No Playoffs

“Our focus is on ourselves,” says Winter. “We want to get a little better each day and compete on Friday night.” 

2024 SCHEDULE – BANKS COUNTY

AUG 9 – Johnson (Scrimmage)
AUG 16 – @ East Hall
AUG 23 – BYE
AUG 30 – Franklin County
SEP 6 – Dawson County
SEP 13 – @ Cherokee Bluff
SEP 20 – Rabun County*
SEP 27 – BYE
OCT 4 – Athens Academy*
OCT 11 – @ Elbert County*
OCT 18 – Providence Christian*
OCT 25 – @ Commerce*
NOV 1 – @ Oglethorpe County*

*Region 8-A DI

Personnel & Schemes

Key Departures: Robert Walker, Aaron Scott, Webb Samples, Bray Williams, Kolby Watson (not playing)

Returning Starters: 2 on offense, 4 on defense

Key Returning Players: Aucy Jacobs, Cam Cooper, Caden Watson, Jacob Mobley

Up & Coming Players: QB Lane Morris, OL/TE Ethan Brock, RB (B Back) Davian Knox, DL/RB (B Back) Ashton Camp, B Back Garrett Spence, DL Jacob Mobley, CB Antonio Gonzalez, S Brady Hebb

Offense: Triple Option

Moving to the triple option, look for new QB Lane Morris to be the conductor. Aucy Jacobs returns as the go-to back, and Jordan Herron, Ashton Camp, Davian Knox, and Garrett Spence all will tote the rock. At receiver, Caden Watson, Kaz Oliver, and Brady Hebb will be the go-to options.

Defense: Multiple

The usual suspects on defense will include Cam Cooper, Aucy Jacobs, Ashton Camp, and Jacob Mobley.

Trenches: “I feel we have good depth on both sides of the ball,” adds Winter.

Strengths & Areas of Focus

Strengths: “Our defense has looked very solid in the Spring Game and this summer in 7-on-7,” says Winter.  

Focusing On: “Our focus has been on development in the strength room and a culture of servant leadership,” adds Winter.