May 19, 2013
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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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DJ Wight and Stephen Sherrill (red shorts) listen to the instructions of Lumpkin County JV head coach Kenny Payne regarding the proper way to get set before resuming a match.
Youth wrestling camp sees record turnout
Grapplers at the Lumpkin County High School youth wrestling camp returned for another fun summer of mastering their fundamental skills and learning how to show good sportsmanship.
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Will Anderson displayed a solid glove at shortstop during his time with the Lumpkin County Indians.
Anderson takes aim at college baseball
At the heart of Will Anderson’s motivation to compete is simply a love of the game of baseball.
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Micah Mihok battles an opponent from Commerce during the Indians only home match on the summer schedule.
Lumpkin wrestlers finish summer workouts with tournament success
After two weeks of intense practices, it was time for the competitors of the Lumpkin County High School summer league to test their progress with a solid week of wrestling.
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The Appalachian mountains and the banks of the Chestatee River will offer a charming backdrop for the National Golf Association Tour Classic.
Pro Golf Tour event coming to Achasta
Fans invited for week-long event beginning Tuesday in Dahlonega
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The LCHS band is hoping to meet its growing need for instruments with a little help from the community July 23-30.
Band support ensures music marches on
Volunteers sought to help with upcoming LCHS band camp
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Austin Pierce (from left), CJ Wohlpart and Chance Cooper received invites to represent Lumpkin at the Offense-Defense Bowl in December.
Lumpkin football players selected for Offense-Defense Bowl in Dallas
Traveling to Nashville for the Offense-Defense Football Camp at Tennessee State University, Lumpkin County players improved their skills under the tutelage of former NFL players and top college coa...
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Brianna Ray scores two points with a hook kick to end a match at the World Karate Council National Games.
Ray qualifies for WKC national team
Lumpkin County’s Brianna Ray traveled to the World Karate Council (WKC) National Games in Detroit recently and qualified for the national team.
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Lumpkin County freshman Celeste Norton (6) controls the ball against a Gainesville defender. (Photo by John Bynum)
Girls soccer putting in the practice
Summer training and Rec league play in the fall could offer Lady Indians a boost
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Austin Davis took third place in the tie-down calf roping event with a time of 11.3 seconds.
Rodeo returns to Dahlonega for good old fashioned fun
In its 23rd year in Dahlonega, the Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch provided more thrills than ever. Competitors battled for a share of the $9,500 in prize money in sanctioned Rodeo events such as bar...
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Lumpkin County sophomore Bradley Womack times a jump perfectly to grab an interception of a pass intended for junior Jake Cantrell as the Indians participate in passing game drills during summer practice.
LCHS team catching football fever
Summer practice sessions help Lumpkin County High School team focus on installing schemes and gaining valuable repetitions
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Whitney Brown (left) and Ashley Brown help keep the energy up in the Lady Indians dugout during a summer league game last week.
Summer softball games key for gauging gains
One of the busiest sports scenes in town this summer has been the Lumpkin County High School softball complex.
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Michael Holder will bring eight years of Peach Belt Conference experience to the Saints.
Holder to join Saints baseball staff as assistant head coach
The North Georgia department of athletics and head baseball coach Tom Cantrell announced this week the addition of Michael Holder as the assistant head coach for the Saints baseball team. Before co...
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Victor Ramos upends teammate Eddie Daniels during a LCHS wrestling summer league practice as wrestlers repeat takedown drills. (Photo by John Bynum)
Wrestlers learning to take flight
Before young wrestlers can take down their opponents with high-flying wrestling maneuvers, they must learn how to get off their backs. The feeling of the mat between their shoulders will become a f...
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Upcoming junior Randi Malone drives to the basket as the Lady Indians compete in the North Georgia College & State University basketball team camp. Lumpkin improved its stamina by battling seven opponents in just two days last week.
LCHS summer league competition heats up
Athletes on Lumpkin County High School teams have been sharpening their skills with plenty of games this summer.
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Lumpkin County’s Cole Walden was a fierce presence on the mound for the varsity Indians. (Photo by John Bynum)
Lumpkin standout aims for collegiate competition
Cole Walden may have wrapped up his baseball career with Lumpkin County High School, but it’s just the beginning of a new chapter.
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