Banks County has long been the envy of the area in softball. Back in 2019, the program won the State Championship, a year after coming in Runner-Up. The expectations remain the same – since 2017, a state title, RU, three other Final 4s, two Elite 8s, and two Sweet 16s, with six region titles. With nearly every major player back from last year’s semifinals team, Banks County has its best shot to get back to the title game.

Head Coach: Rhett Carroll (4th Season)
2025 Record: 28-6; Region RU; State Elite 8

“Have fun, win region, win state,” says Rhett Carroll on the team’s goals and expectations for 2026.

PERSONNEL & SCHEMES

# of Returning Starters: 8

Key Departures: Cannon Collier

Key Returning Players: Peyton Gaylor, Braelee Crider, Lorali Thomas, Ruth Cote, Ada’Rae Thomas, Marley McDaniel, Londyn Rylee, Essie Cantrell, Tylee Strickland, Drew Maney, Annie Murray, Alyssa Bonds, Gracie Ballard, Blakeley Perdue

Strengths: “Team chemistry, discipline, pitching, defense, and hitting,” adds Carroll.

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