May 25, 2013
Sports

Dahlonega referee Bell to enter Hall of Fame
Having refereed every level of women’s basketball, from high school to the Olympics, Sally Bell said each one brings its own types of rewards and thrills.
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpkin County’s Daniel Mihok led the team with three goals as the Indians punished Union County in the season opener. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Boys soccer smashes Union in opener
The Lumpkin County boys squad began the varsity soccer season with a strong offensive showing versus Union County on Friday evening. Battling a team that had earned three-straight head-to-head wins...
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Lumpkin County boys basketball team celebrates after its comeback win over West Hall in the Region 8-AAA play-in game on Monday night. (Photo/Shane Scoggins)
Indians basketball upsets West Hall in postseason play
Lumpkin moves on to battle North Hall at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Feb. 15) in Gainesville in the Region 8-AAA quarterfinals.
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lumpkin riflery tops State score in fourth win
Using a consistent effort from all four shooters, Lumpkin achieved its highest score of the season with a 1,128-844 performance against Duluth last week on the road.
Feb 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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North Georgia left fielder Kenny Bellavance had two RBI as the Saints picked up their first win of the season last weekend versus Valdosta State at the Comfort Suites Classic.
Saints bats come alive to claim first victory
The North Georgia bats gave Blake Hobby a lead on Saturday before he ever stepped on the field when Jordan Erisman came around to score on a base hit by Kenny Bellavance in the first inning.
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Lady Saints basketball rallies to edge Columbus State 65-62
Women’s basketball rallied late on Saturday to score a come-from-behind victory on the road over Columbus State in Peach Belt Conference play.
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Junior first baseman Katherine Martin (left) and senior center fielder Pilar Harden provide leadership on an experienced Saints roster.
Saints softball ranked 3rd in nation, set to host tourney
The North Georgia softball team will start the season as one of the top three teams in the country for the third-straight year, as the Saints are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Division II Preseason Top ...
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Lumpkin County’s Alex Ward reacts after defeating Tommy Luc of Johnson High School in the Finals to earn his Area 8-AAA Championship in the 120-pound class. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Three Lumpkin wrestlers are Area Champs
The Indians qualified seven wrestlers for the upcoming State Sectionals Tournament as Lumpkin earned third place out of 13 teams.
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Athletics Hall of Fame guests (from left) Sue Haynes Malone, Willie Thomas, Morey LeFeve, Director of Athletics Lindsay Reeves, North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs, Dewayne Patrick and Leon Ricketson.
North Georgia welcomes 2012 Hall of Fame class
North Georgia College & State University welcomed five new members to the prestigious Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday evening, as nearly 200 people were on hand for the induction of some of the be...
Feb 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sophomore Heather Johnson led the Indians with a score of 286 versus White County. (Staff photo/JOHN BYNUM)
Lumpkin riflery team wins 3rd-straight
In its most dominating performance of the season, the Lumpkin County riflery team extended its win streak to three matches with a 1,116-883 victory over White County in Dahlonega last week.
Feb 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Jan 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Jan 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Dec 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Dec 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Nov 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Nov 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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
Nov 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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