The Leopards had a tumultuous fall a year ago, featuring a coaching change just one game in. Now, coach Mark Hollars starts a rebuild and patience will be key as Banks County hopes to make strides this time around. They’ll do so with a full non-region schedule, so they’re playing for the invigoration of the program rather than a playoff run.

Head Coach: Mark Hollars (2nd Season)
2025 Record: 0-10; Region 7th; No Playoffs

“We want to be competitive for 48 minutes, and learn how to win,” states Hollars.

2026 SCHEDULE – BANKS COUNTY

PERSONNEL & SCHEMES

Key Departures: Davian Knox, Lane Morris, Dayden Rogers, Caden Watson, Macade Huff (transfer to Stephens), Logan Smith, Ethan Brock

Returning Starters: 6 on offense; 5 on defense

Key Returning Players: Zykel Ingram, Haiden Williamson

Up & Coming Players: Whit Williams (SS/RB)

Offense: Multiple Power Run
Levi Parker will be the QB, Kyson Nesbit & Haiden Williamson the RB duo, and the top target at WR is Elijah Ariail.

Defense: Slant 50
Haiden Williamson at CB enters his junior year, and will be one of the leaders on that side of the ball. Whit Williams, Tucker Brown, and the DL depth will also be showcased.

Trenches: “Both OL/DL has depth and experience,” adds Hollars.

STRENGTHS & AREAS OF FOCUS

Strengths: “Three returning starters on OL, and team unity has improved significantly,” says Hollars.

Focusing On: “We focused on getting bigger, faster, stronger – team building – play for each other – hired experienced coaches.”

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