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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B BCHS Baseball: Qualifying for State CELEBRATE GOOD TINES... Banks County High School's Alex Gailey and Zack Dale celebrate winning the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Oglethorpe County. The series win guaranteed the Leopards a spot in the upcoming state tournament. OUTATHOME Banks County High School catcher Kyle Smith tags out an Oglethorpe County runner during Friday's Region 8-AA tournament contest. The Leopards swept the double header to move on in region play. REFLECTION Banks County High School's Kasey Hudgins takes a moment to mentally prepare for pitching in game one of Friday's doubleheader. CONCENTRATION Right fielder Jeff Smith makes a play for the Leopards last Friday. Smith was a key player for BCHS in the double header sweep. ON THE CORNER Chris Porter receives the throw too late to tag the Oglethorpe County runner out at third during Friday's contest. Photos by Lyn Sengupta ROUNDING THE BASES Chris Porter was one of several BCHS players to connect for homers in Friday's doubleheader against Oglethorpe County. ALSO IN THE ACT Zack Dale, who also had a solid defensive series at first base, helped the Leopard offense with this homerun. Region 8-AA Baseball Tournament BCHS vs. North Oconee, Thursday 2 p.m. @ Dawson County