Banks County overcame four turnovers and made two goal line stands against the Panthers, who were plagued by penalties. Two straight scoring plays in the first half for Jackson County were called back due to penalties. Banks County took advantage and kept the Panthers from scoring. The Panthers will host Central Gwinnett this week in the home and Region 8-AAA opener. The teams agreed before the game to go to overtime if tied after four quarters.
Teams play two five-minute halves in the extra period.
If the score remains tied at the end of overtime, the team that advanced closest to the other's goal is awarded one point. Each school's principal marks the point of their team's furthest advance. All region games must go to overtime. Non-region contests that are tied after regulation go to overtime if both teams agree to it before the start of the game. Jackson County will host Central Gwinnett this week.