HOMER — The Banks County girls advanced in the Region 8-2A Tournament with a dominating 71-14 win over Oglethorpe County the first round Monday night at home.
Sadie Simpson led a balanced Lady Leopards attack with 21 points. Heather Vaughan added 13 points, Jenna Reeves had 7, and Kamryn Grier and Pollie Simpson each had 6 points for Banks County.
The Lady Leopards next will take on Elbert County on Tuesday as the tournament moves to Union County High School. Banks County will look to avenge a loss to the Lady Blue Devils last week.
In other Region 8-2A action, the Social Circle girls also advanced with a 32-31 victory Monticello on Monday.
EAST JACKSON GIRLS 69,
FRANKLIN COUNTY 39
In Region 8-3A first round play, the Lady Eagles snapped a six-game losing streak to end the regular season with a big win over Franklin County at the East Jackson gym.
Antonia Pittman poured in 26 points for East Jackson (11-15) which also set a new program record for wins in a season.
East Jackson next will take on Hart County on Tuesday in the second round as the tournament shifts to Franklin County.
COMMERCE GIRLS 47,
ATHENS CHRISTIAN 19
