May 25, 2013
Sports

Lumpkin County’s Greg Hilliard had three pins at the Burnt Mountain Invitational. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Grapplers tune up for Area Tourney
In the final match before this weekend’s Area Traditional Tournament, the Lumpkin County varsity squad placed three wrestlers on the podium at the Burnt Mountain Invitational hosted by Pickens County.
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Lumpkin County’s Daniel McCrary reacted to the defense in the final three seconds to find an open shot and sink the basket to defeat the Warriors. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Indians shoot down White at buzzer
With just seconds remaining, Lumpkin County varsity boys coach Chris Guthrie gathered his players on the sideline. The Indians were tied 61-61 with arch rival White County in a hostile environment ...
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Sophomore Morgan Tritt shot a score of 271 to help Lumpkin win its second match. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
High school riflery tops Gainesville for 2nd-straight win
The season is still young, and so are many of the riflery team members, but a focused Lumpkin squad has found a way to begin 2012 with two-straight wins.
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Middle school wrestling succeeds at State Duals
Lumpkin didn’t need a repeat of its two previous attempts at the Middle School State Duals. Not only did the Indians redeem themselves from a pair of 0-2 performances, they completely turned the ta...
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Lady Indians junior Morgan Wood battles a Franklin County defender during Friday night’s game.
Lions and Leopards catch Lumpkin basketball
Varsity Girls The gymnasium was a hostile environment for the varsity basketball squads last week as Lumpkin encountered tough region and non-region foes. The Lady Indians (3-16) hosted reg...
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Lumpkin County senior Lee Cagle reacts after teammate Zach Kile makes an exciting comeback to pin an opponent. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
High school wrestlers strong on Senior Night
The Lumpkin County varsity wrestling squad and the fans were in a celebratory mood on Senior Night as the Indians were in fine form.
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Middle school wrestlers avenge Banks
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling squad showed perseverance last week in a tri-match against two difficult opponents.
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Middle school boys basketball tops Riverview
The seventh grade boys put together a dominating performance versus the Eagles, surging out to a 38-4 halftime advantage on their way to a 46-20 victory.
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Freshman Dakota Spivey takes aim during practice in preparation for Lumpkin's match against Gainesville this week. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
LCHS riflery team on target in first match
Returning to the shooting range for their first match since earning a fifth-place finish at the State Championships last year, the Lumpkin County High School riflery team members found their mark a...
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Lumpkin County's Brittany McClain battles the White County defense during Friday's Region 8A-AAA showdown. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Rivalry weekend tough for Lady Indians basketball
The Lady Indians welcomed two of their fiercest rivals to town last weekend for a pair of back-to-back games.
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Lumpkin senior Cheyne Jones finished runner-up in the 100-yard breaststroke event at Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Strong surge for Lumpkin swimmers
Excitement filled the Aquatic Center in Gainesville Friday night as Lumpkin County swimmers loudly cheered each other on.
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpkin County seventh grader Mason Jones earned individual runner-up at the League Championships. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Middle school wrestlers are League Champions
The middle school wrestlers concluded their pre-holiday action with a winning effort in the League Championship hosted by Union County.
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Lumpkin County’s standouts at the Lambert Holiday Clash Traditional Tournament included Zack Kile, who earned a 6-3 individual record at the two-day event. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Varsity wrestling runner-up at Lambert tournament
During the holiday break, the varsity wrestling squad was working hard, maintaining its top form for the second half of the season.
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Lumpkin County seniors Logan Moye (top left), Lee Cagle (top right) and Ian McIntsoh represented the Indians on the 2011 All-Region Team. (Staff photos/JOHN BYNUM)
All-Region honors for Lumpkin football players
After achieving a second-straight winning season, the Lumpkin County varsity football team was honored with a trio of players named to this year’s 8-AAA All-Region Team, while four others earned Ho...
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Diamonte Anderson scored 10 points as the Lumpkin 8th grade boys topped South Habersham in their final game before the holidays. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
8th grade boys basketball continue success
The 8th grade boys continued their dominating season by winning three of four games leading into the holiday break.
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Lumpkin County’s Daniel Locklear battles Kyle Miller of Towns County at the John Smith Traditional Tournament in Dahlonega last week. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Wrestling tops White, Dawson before winning John Smith Tournament
Even for the always-tough Lumpkin County varsity wrestling squad, it was no ordinary week. When the Indians swept a tri-match against rivals White and Dawson counties, they were just getting starte...
Dec 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brittany McClain finished with six points as Lumpkin earned its third victory. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lady Indians basketball tops Lanier with late surge
Lumpkin County extended its streak versus Lanier to four games as the varsity girls squad denied the Longhorns with a strong fourth-quarter effort.
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The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestlers display their medals after their Runner-up performance at the Dawson County Amicalola Classic Tournament
Middle school wrestling earns Runner-up at Amicalola Classic
It was a dominating performance by the Indians as five middle school wrestlers took first place in their weight class to lead Lumpkin County to a runner-up finish at the Amicalola Classic Tournament.
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Lumpkin’s Jacob Haskell had a team-high three steals against North Forsyth. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
High school basketball: Indians deny North Forsyth
Lumpkin picked it up in the high-scoring final quarter and out-paced North Forsyth for a 53-52 victory last week.
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Lumpkin swimmers take sixth behind Titans
For the second time this season, Lumpkin County swimmers traveled to Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville.
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Lumpkin County’s Dillon Grizzle battles his Riverside opponent as the Indians defeated both the Eagles and the Lions of Yeshiva. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
High school wrestling jumps all over the competition at KOM
In a busy week that included a home meet against Yeshiva and Riverside and a road trip to Hiawassee, the Lumpkin County wrestling team showed the strength for which it’s known with many outstanding...
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Morgan Wood (left) and Randi Malone put pressure on West Hall’s offense in the Lady Indians victory last Tuesday. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lady Indians basketball battles to two-straight victories
It was a winning week for the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad as the Lady Indians earned a pair of exciting wins over Lanier and West Hall.
Dec 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Girls swimmers earn first place in season opener, boys take second
The Lady Indians led the way at Lumpkin County’s first varsity swim meet of the season with a winning effort over Habersham Central, Tallulah Falls, Union County, Providence Christian and Bremen.
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The 2011-12 Winter Sports Preview section is now available in the print edition and the E-edition.
2011-12 Winter Sports Preview special section this week
It's picture day for The Nugget's sports teams. The Lumpkin County winter sports season has arrived for Lumpkin County High School and Middle School.
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Upcoming games for Lumpkin County schools and North Georgia
Upcoming games for Lumpkin County schools and North Georgia
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The Lumpkin County varsity wrestlers made their hard work in the preseason pay off with a strong performance at the West Hall tournament. (Submitted photo)
Lumpkin varsity wrestling team goes 4-1 at Spartan Slam
It may have been the first competition of the season, but the Lumpkin County varsity wrestling squad was ready. Competing at the Spartan Slam Duals Tournament at West Hall, the Indians earned victo...
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Middle school basketball teams extend dominance
The Lumpkin County Middle School basketball teams picked up victories recently over Riverview, South Habersham, and Union County.
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Lumpkin County topped rival White County by 60 points for first place in the Towns County King of the Mountain. (Submitted photo)
Middle school wrestling: Lumpkin wins 10 gold medals at tournament
The Indians put 13 wrestlers in the finals and brought home 10 gold medals on their way to winning the Towns County King of the Mountain Tournament for the second-straight year.
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Upcoming games for Lumpkin County schools and North Georgia
Upcoming games for Lumpkin County schools and North Georgia
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Lumpkin varsity girls basketball battles elite Fannin squad
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad had the unenviable job of beginning the season against an opponent that finished with a 23-3 record a year ago. The Lady Indians (8A-AAA) traveled ...
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Eighth grader Alexis Satterfield will represent Lumpkin County at the Magic Kingdom Park on Thanksgiving
Lumpkin County Middle School cheerleader to appear in Disney Thanksgiving celebration
Lumpkin County Middle School eighth grader Alexis Satterfield will perform with the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and the Universal Dance Association (UDA) All-Americans group in the pre...
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Middle school wrestling battles Union and White
The wrestlers from Lumpkin County Middle School recently continued their strong start to the season by hosting a tri-match with Union and White counties. The Indians were able to easily handle an u...
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpkin’s Brandon Zarate (32) battles a Lakeview defender as Jack Howard (left) looks on during the eighth grade boys home opener. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin eighth grade boys rebound with win over Towns
The Lumpkin County eighth grade boys basketball team showed its resiliency last week, rebounding from a loss to Lakeview in the season opener to earning a win on the road against Towns County. Lump...
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Lumpkin County’s Devonte Anderson pushes the the ball up the court followed by Kelvin Williams (3) and Cain Almeida (5) during the Indians game against Banks County. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin varsity boys successful in scrimmage vs. Fannin
It was a fast start to the varsity basketball season for the Lumpkin County boys as they traveled to Blue Ridge to take on Fannin County (Region 8A-AA). The Indians (8A-AAA) took control of the gam...
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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GHSA region realignment: Lumpkin aims to stay in AAA
The next meeting of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Reclassification Committee is set for Monday, Nov. 21, when the new classifications are expected to be announced. In a time when many ...
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team watches carefully as Lumpkin senior Michael Hilliard and assistant coach Sean Mullins demonstrate a move. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin varsity wrestlers reaching for state titles
At one moment the entire wrestling team is gathered around assistant coach Sean Mullins and senior Michael Hilliard as they demonstrate the proper technique for several types of takedowns. The next...
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The Lumpkin County varsity competition squad advanced to its first appearance in the GHSA Cheerleading Finals in Columbus, earning 13th place out of all Class AAA teams in the state. (Submitted photo)
Competition Cheerleaders earn best-ever finish at State
After a season that saw the varsity competition cheerleading squad win multiple meets, Lumpkin made its second-straight appearance in the Georgia High School Association Cheerleading Championships...
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Will Couch battles his Dawson County opponent as Lumpkin County begins wrestling season. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin middle school wrestling opens season with victories
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestlers finally got the chance to put their weeks of preparation to the test last week. “The team has also been working extremely hard, pushing each other in prac...
Nov 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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North Georgia’s Abby Trevino (left), Natalie Douglass, Kelly Penston and Taylor Lee celebrate after Trevino’s goal in the Lady Saints final home game of the season. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Dream season continues as Lady Saints travel to NCAA Tournament
The winningest season in team history will continue this week for the The North Georgia women’s soccer team, as the Lady Saints were awarded the number-four seed in the Southeast and will make thei...
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Freddie Beamon (11) and John Webber (46) celebrate with their teammates after a Lumpkin County defensive stop. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin varsity football: Indians leap over Spartans in finale
Lumpkin got just the right amount of offense and a relentless defensive effort in the second half to claim a 31-21 victory over West Hall in both team's season finale. Early in the game, the Sparta...
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