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

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: Unknown

Offense: Triple Option
Zykel Ingram stands to be the biggest playmaker offensively for Banks County, but others will need to step up in a hurry.

Defense: Multiple
Haiden Williamson at CB enters his junior year, and will be one of the leaders on that side of the ball.

Trenches: This was a strength for the Leopards last year, but replace several key pieces on the line.

STRENGTHS & AREAS OF FOCUS

Strengths: A likely strength is the offseason culture shift under coach Hollars. That will be a building block moving forward.

Focusing On: It’s got to be just becoming competitive after several sub-par seasons in a row.

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