May 24, 2013
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New year, quicker times for cross-country boys at Unicoi
Girls earn personal best times at Mountain Invitational
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpkin senior wide receiver Mitchell Stephens races away from an Eastside defender during Friday night’s game. The Indians benefitted from touchdowns by Daniel McCrary and Devonte Young and a safety by Austin Dykes, but the Eagles’ speedy offense was too much for Lumpkin, running away with a 52-16 victory.
Tough road ahead for Indians football this week
The season is about to get more difficult for the Lumpkin County varsity football squad as the Indians have the unenviable task of hosting Region 8-AAAA frontrunner Chestatee this Friday.
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Saints soccer upsets No. 13 Flagler 3-1 on the road
The NGCSU men’s soccer team earned one of the biggest victories in recent program history Saturday night as they claimed a decisive 3-1 upset victory over 13th-ranked Flagler College with two late ...
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lady Indians will have to look to each other for support as they travel to Columbus for the “Elite 8” round this week. Pictured: Madison Owenby (from left), Whitney Brown, Allyson Gentry, Taylor Turk, Ashley Brown and Madeline Moore.
Lady Indians traveling to Columbus for State Championships
If not for a particularly disappointing loss to Walnut Grove earlier this season, the Lady Indians might not be packing their bags for a trip to Columbus.
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Despite several long drives by Lumpkin County, Eastside (5-2) used its blazing speed to attack the Indians (2-5) with quick strikes and turn a 17-7 lead into a 52-16 win in Region 8-AAAA action on Friday night in Dahlonega.
Eagles pull away from Indians for victory
Despite several long drives by Lumpkin County, Eastside (5-2) used its blazing speed to attack the Indians (2-5) with quick strikes and turn a 17-7 lead into a 52-16 win in Region 8-AAAA action on...
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Big play: Austin Holman (left) congratulates Johnathan Gilreath on a touchdown catch during the Indians 34-20 win.
Indians top Madison for second-straight win on homecoming
Lumpkin County kept its season going in the right direction with its second-straight win on Friday night, as the offense found traction and struck for a 34-20 victory over Madison County on homecom...
Oct 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ready to play: Allyson Gentry, Taylor Turk, Courtney Fortner, Karlie Gooch and the Lumpkin varsity softball squad are set for a matchup with Marist in round two of the State Playoffs.
Softball advances to Sweet 16
With just one team standing between them and the State Softball Championship Tournament in Columbus, the Lady Indians are not changing the way they have done things all season.
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Red, white, blue and gold: Brianna Ray proudly shows off her gold medal from the recent World Karate Games in Montreal.
Ray earns karate gold at World Championships
Making the trip to the World Championships in Canada last week was well worth the time for Dahlonega’s Brianna Ray.
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Number one: The Lumpkin County Middle School football squad capped its 7-1 season on Saturday with a 22-18 victory at Rabun County in the championship game.
Middle school football wins championship
The Lumpkin County Middle School football squad capped its 7-1 season on Saturday with a 22-18 victory at Rabun County in the championship game.
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Big opportunity: Lindsay Dowdy (from left), Madison McCarter, Courtney Fortner and the rest of the Lady Indians will compete in the first round of the State Tournament this evening.
Softball ready for State Tournament
The entire season for the Lumpkin County varsity softball squad comes down to the best-of-three series beginning tonight as the Lady Indians travel to Douglasville to take on Alexander in the first...
Oct 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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JROTC Raiders team earns best-ever finish
Earning their best results at a competition, the Lumpkin County High School JROTC Raiders teams brought home a combined seven trophies at the season opener.
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Lumpkin’s Haley Dibble blocks a shot during a recent Lady Indians match as teammates Ilire Haxhiu (left) and Randi Malone look on.
Varsity volleyball continuing to grow through tough season
A “W” is sometimes hard to come by in Region 8-AAAA volleyball, but that isn’t stopping the Lady Indians from showing up and working hard. Over the past two weeks, many Lumpkin County players have...
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Members of the 2012-13 NGCSU Equestrian Club include (back row, from left) Melanie Hendricks, Sarah Price, Christine McNeel, Laura Thomas, Harrison Clark, Stephanie Mitchell, Madison Lockaby, Chrissy Crockett, (front row, from left) Lindsey True, Katelyn Derogatis, Jordan Wiley, Sara Hopkins, Jessica Kittell, Shelby Brooks, Haley Hill, Brittany Fetrow and head coach Amanda Garner.
NGCSU Equestrian Club wins season opener
The North Georgia College & State University Equestrian Club hosted the season opener double header western horse show recently at Epiphany Farm in Dahlonega.
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Six Gap bike ride nearly sets record for participation
After all the entry forms were tallied and the numbers were crunched, the total participation for last week’s Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty and Valley Ride came to 2,595 riders, according to rid...
Oct 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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William Couch breaks through the Union defense for Lumpkin’s first touchdown of the game.
LCMS football advances to championship game
The Indians have seen a couple of serious challenges from Union this season, but have handled the pressure and come away with victories both times.
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The Lady Indians erupt from the dugout to congratulate Madeline Moore after the sophomore hit the go-ahead home run to send Lumpkin County to victory over Monroe Area last week.
Varsity softball: Lumpkin makes State Playoffs
The Lumpkin County varsity softball squad (18-12) advanced to postseason play with a 10-8 win in game three of its series against Monroe Area last week in Dahlonega.
Oct 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Freshman JaNae Holloway led the Lady Indians to a fourth place finish in last week’s race.
Varsity cross-country: Lumpkin girls looking fast at Region Warmup
If the Lady Indians run the way they did at last week’s Region Warmup competition, they may find themselves qualifying for the State Meet.
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Middle school football: Lumpkin shuts out White
The Lumpkin County Middle School football team earned its third shutout of the season when it topped White County 16-0 in Cleveland recently.
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Fast feet: Lumpkin’s Etowah Adams led the boys team with an overall fifth place performance at the recent Banks County meet.
Middle school cross-country runners continue to improve times
With improved race times from almost every runner, the Lumpkin County Middle School cross-country teams brought home outstanding finishes from their recent meet at Banks County.
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Cyclists in the Six Gap Criterium pass the Fudge Factory on Dahlonega’s Public Square as they race back to the start/finish line across from the Holly Theater.
Cyclists speed through Dahlonega
The 24th annual Six Gap Century brought thousands of visitors back to Dahlonega for a full weekend of fun and challenging cycling.
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Lumpkin’s Daniel McCrary led the Indians to a comeback win on Friday night.
Varsity football: Lumpkin tastes victory
Gutsy comeback helps Lumpkin top Walnut Grove for first win of season
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Up for grabs: Lumpkin County senior Mitchell Stephens battles a Monroe Area defender for the ball at the end of the first half on Friday night.
Monroe Area too quick for varsity Indians
Lumpkin offense looks stronger but Monroe Area tops Indians in 8-AAAA action
Sep 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kadie Chambers had the game-winning RBI in Lumpkin County’s win over White County last week.
Middle school softball tops White and Chestatee
The Lumpkin County Middle School softball squad returned to its winning ways with two-straight victories in three days at home last week beginning with a comeback victory against rival White County.
Sep 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The historic Public Square will be the backdrop for the Second Annual Six Gap Criterium as cyclists burn up the road for an evening of racing.
Cycling returns this weekend
Rubber will meet the road again as cyclists burn up the streets of downtown Dahlonega this Saturday when the Six Gap Criterium returns for its second year. The spectator-friendly event is part of a...
Sep 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hurricanes blow away Indians in 8-AAAA action
Although Lumpkin County was able to control a significant portion of the clock, Monroe Area used its big-play capability to earn a 54-13 victory over the Indians at the "purple pit" on Friday night...
Sep 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Middle School football crushes North Habersham in season opener
Lumpkin County Middle School began its 2012 campaign on the road with a 30-0 thumping of North Habersham.
Sep 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dramatic: The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold will entertain fans with more theatrical elements in this year’s halftime show.
Band of Gold halftime show reveals magical melodies
If the football crowd notices a few unexplainable occurrences during the halftime show this season, it’s because the Band of Gold has been mixing fine arts with the dark arts.
Sep 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lady Saints soccer ranked No. 20 after beginning season with five victories
Making a stellar start to the 2012 season, the North Georgia College & State University women’s soccer team posted a 5-0 record over an 11-day stretch and is now ranked No. 20 in the nation.
Sep 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tough: Indians linebacker Bruno Lopez (3) helps bring down a White County ball-carrier last Friday.
Indians preparing to battle West Hall after loss to White
After a pair of games against formidable opponents, the Lumpkin County varsity football squad is still looking to put one in the win column with a trip to 0-2 West Hall on the horizon this Friday.
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Despite putting together a 13-play drive punctuated by a Jonathan Gilreath touchdown reception from Daniel McCrary to end the third quarter, the Lumpkin County varsity squad succumbed to a powerful running attack by rival White County 34-7 in Cleveland on Friday night. For more details on the team, check out the next edition of The Dahlonega Nugget.
Indians scoring too little too late for White County
Despite putting together a 13-play drive punctuated by a Jonathan Gilreath touchdown reception from Daniel McCrary to end the third quarter, the Lumpkin County varsity squad succumbed to a powerful...
Sep 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Good start: Sophomore linebacker Garrett Gray (58) celebrates with teammates after a first-quarter tackle.
Varsity football: Lumpkin looks to regroup against White County
After a disappointing 35-0 loss to Dawson County in the season opener, the Lumpkin County varsity squad will hit the road to Cleveland this week to take on another long-time rival, White County.
Sep 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ashton Dobbs (left) stands alongside Kat Cunningham, who led all Lumpkin County girls runners at the season's first meet.
Middle school cross-country out-runs competition in first race of season
Practice paid off for the girls cross-country team at the first meet of the season. The Lumpkin County Middle School squad left the competition in the dust as the Lady Indians finished first out of...
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Middle school softball wins three straight
The softball season is off to a thrilling start for the Lumpkin County Middle School team as a heavy dose of offense helped the Lady Indians earn a trio of early-season victories on the road last w...
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Lady Saints runner Emily Beusse lines up alongside her North Georgia teammates at the start line at the team’s first race since resuming the cross-country program.
North Georgia cross-country returns to action
In its first meet in more than two years, the North Georgia College & State University women’s cross-country team competed in the Young Harris Invitational on Saturday.
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Defense: Madeline Moore (from left), Madison Owenby, Taylor Turk and Ashley Brown prepare for another quick inning in the infield.
Varsity softball making an impact
Lady Indians ranked No. 9 in the state after moving up to Class AAAA
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The Lumpkin County varsity football squad couldn't hold back the Tigers on Friday night as rival Dawson County used its hurry-up offensive attack to rack up 28 points at halftime en route to a 35-0 victory in Dahlonega.
Dawson runs over Lumpkin in opener
The Lumpkin County varsity football squad couldn't hold back the Tigers on Friday night as rival Dawson County used its hurry-up offensive attack to rack up 28 points at halftime en route to a 35-0...
Sep 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Men's soccer ties in final exhibition with Max Angel goal
The North Georgia College & State men’s soccer team took to the pitch for the final time in preseason action Saturday night, hosting Southern Wesleyan University in a spirited match that ended in a...
Aug 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Practice makes perfect: After months of facing off against each other, the Lumpkin County Indians will match up against rival Dawson County this Friday night.
Indians ready to kick off season against Dawson
Fans in Dahlonega and Dawsonville know that there’s much more at stake than just a “win” or “loss” any time the Indians and Tigers meet on the football field.
Aug 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lumpkin County varsity squad runs through a Friday afternoon inner-squad scrimmage as quarterback Daniel McCrary waits for the snap.
Varsity football set for scrimmage Saturday night
This Saturday, Lumpkin will welcome the Leopards of Banks County in a preseason scrimmage, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at LCHS.
Aug 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Front row (from left), Trina Pellegrino, Larry Schwind, Margie Barnes, Ken Krick and Jerome Kitchens. Middle row, TR Myers, Roger Roy, Paul Duetemeyer, David Sears, Marvin Martin and Kay Sinclair. Back row, Paul Hamm, Bob Burrow, Bob Whitfield, Jim Ehlers and Frank Pellegrino.
Senior softball club dressed for success in third season
The Nuggets of the Dahlonega Senior Softball Club are excelling on the field and seeing their highest participation yet in their third season.
Aug 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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