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Banks County rallies behind Dykehouse

By AccessWDUN staff
Posted 1:48AM on Saturday 23rd September 2017 ( 6 years ago )

MONTICELLO — The odds were stacking up quickly against Banks County.

But the Leopards were not about to give in -- certainly not Clayton Dykehouse.

The Banks County running back -- forced into playing quarterback on Friday -- keyed a 28-point scoring streak that helped lead the Leopards to a 35-21 comeback win at Monticello.

The Leopards (2-3, 1-0 Region 8-AA) fell behind 14-0 at halftime courtesy an interception return for a score and a touchdown pass for the Hurricanes. But Dykehouse -- pressed into the quarterback spot due to injury to both Banks County's starting and back-up quarterback -- fired right back after interval, rolling up 225 yards rushing and three touchdowns. He also passed for a 50-yard touchdown, hooking up with Terrance Walker for the score.

"It was a huge region win on a long road trip," Banks County coach Josh Shoemaker said. "We showed a lot of fight and heart, and that was great to see."

The Leopards play host to Rabun County next week.

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