Banks County’s run last year got to the Final 4 and finished with 31 wins, just one shy of the school record of 32 set in the State Championship season of 2019. Rhett Carroll is tasked with replacing nearly his entire offense, but does bring back his reliable and incredibly-talented ace pitcher.

PRESEASON INFO

2024 Record: 31-6; Region Champions; State Final 4
Head Coach: Rhett Carroll (3rd Season)
Returning Starters: 3
Key Departures: Desiree Trudel, Allison Murphy, MaCayla Rice, Reese Murphy, Ryleigh Murphy, Cylee Whitfield, Trinity Haynes
Key Players: Peyton Gaylor, Tylee Strickland, Cannon Collier, Marley McDaniel, Braelee Crider, Essie Cantrell, Londyn Rylee, Alyssa Bonds, Ruth Cote, Bella Ammons, AdaRae Thomas
Gaylor is a bona fide ace as good as any around. She provides stability, and Tylee Strickland and Cannon Collier are veterans who will look to anchor the lineup.
Strengths: “Pitching, attitude, effort, coachability,” says Carroll.

“Get better everyday, compete for a region title, and play on the last day of the season,” says Carroll of the Lady Leopards’ goals for 2025.