May 24, 2013
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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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lady Indians teammates happily surround home plate as Taylor Turk rounds the bases after her home run versus Gilmer in the season opener.
Lumpkin softball blasts Bobcats in opener
A drizzly Monday night in Dahlonega could do nothing to dampen the spirits of the Lumpkin County varsity softball squad. The Lady Indians (Region 8-AAAA) thrilled the home fans with an impressive s...
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Pictured (from left) are Zoe Ambrosetti, Courtney Caldwell (in background), Olivia Wilson, Mikayla Davidson and Rose Campanale.
Players keep eyes on the ball at volleyball camp
Middle school and high school players practiced their skills to bump, set and spike at the recent summer volleyball camp at Lumpkin County High School.
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Members of team “Xcel” show their show their Olympic spirit. The team has gymnasts who compete in the Silver, Gold and Platinum levels.
Local gymnasts ready to prepare for season
Even though they may have stayed up half the night before watching the gymnastics action in the Olympics, the athletes at Dahlonega School of Gymnastics have been coming to practice enthusiastic ab...
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Coaches are (standing, from left) Ricky Fields, Keith Holman and John Jarrard. Players include (standing, from left) Misty Goodman, Raven Chester, Kadie Chambers and Isabelle Kinard. (kneeling) Madison Fields, Ansley Holman, Kristen Woody and Victoria Mounce. (sitting) Kelly-Brooke Palacios, Skyler Chester and Ansley Jarrard.
Gold Rush Softball wins 12U State
The Dahlonega 12-and-under Gold Rush Softball Team went undefeated to take first place in the recent GSA State tournament in Alpharetta.
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Lumpkin swimmers Maddy Leavitt (from left), Gabe Womack and Ben Moers all advanced to the State finals during the summer league.
Summer swimmers surge to State
It was a summer of success for the swimmers of the Lumpkin County YMCA Gold Rush Swim Team.
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Emily McClure will compete with solo routine and interview.
Cheerleading: All-State hopeful to compete next week
Emily McClure enjoys taking an influential role on the Lumpkin County competition cheerleading squad. Now the senior will have the opportunity to show her leadership qualities when she represents h...
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Jonathan Prince pitches for Lumpkin in a summer league game.
Summer league works in younger players
Unlike some of their opponents in the summer league, the Lumpkin County High School baseball squad didn’t try to put their upcoming varsity team on the field.
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Don Landrum blasts through a lineman drill with an exuberant yell in response to head coach Tommy Jones’ encouragement.
Lumpkin football ready for fall practice
The Lumpkin County Indians made the most of their summer workouts and have returned from team camp with renewed enthusiasm
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LCHS junior Heather Johnson took home a third-place finish in the 40-shot standing event at the Georgia Games.
Rifle team members impressive at Georgia Games
Members of Lumpkin County’s State Championship riflery team recently earned podium finishes at the Georgia Games 2012 Air Rifle Shooting Championships at Alatoona High School.
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The Lady Saints are hoping to achieve even greater things this season after a runner-up finish in the PBC in 2011.
Saints soccer nearing season start
Women look to make back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. Men aim to challenge themselves with tough schedule.
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