Lumpkin County Spring Sports Preview now available
This week The Dahlonega Nugget brings you the athletes of Lumpkin County spring sports, including team pictures, rosters and schedules.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:55 AM EST

Varsity soccer teams earn Crown Mountain Cup championships
The Lumpkin County Varsity soccer teams had a successful week as both the Indians and Lady Indians earned wins against both opponents in the second annual Crown Mountain Cup.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:55 AM EST

Lumpkin County High School  (top)

All-Region: Seven Lumpkin County varsity softball players named First Team or Honorable Mention
Seven members of the Lumpkin County varsity softball team were named to the All-Region Team for 7-AAA this week.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:18 PM EST

All-region accolades: Ashley Brown named First-team All-region
Really, it was just that she didn't want to take ballet. Ashley Brown, who has been playing basketball for about 12 years, happened upon a North Georgia basketball camp as a child after seeing that the alternative was taking ballet lessons. Over a decade later, she has become the Lady Indians' all-time leading scorer and has recently been named First-Team All-Region for 7-AAA.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Blazing a new trail: Lumpkin County's Ben Ayres will play for Valdosta State
Few kickers in Lumpkin County High School football history have been as reliable as Ben Ayres. The recent graduate has been a fixture on special-teams and defense for three seasons, and can bang the pigskin through the uprights like no one else. Now Ayres is taking a big step in his football career by signing with Valdosta State University. The Blazers are the real deal when it comes to football, owning the 2004 and 2007 NCAA Division II National Football Championships.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:42 PM EDT

Signs point to success: Lumpkin varsity head coach looks foward to 2009 Indians baseball season
Baseball season is finally here at Lumpkin County High School. Fourth-year head coach Nicky Jenkins has his varsity squad pointed in the right direction as the Indians hope to improve on their 13-12 season last year.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:33 PM EST

It ain't over ‘til it's over: Lumpkin stuns North Hall with late comeback
Chad Fulton laid down a perfect bunt and Tyler Trammell planted a foot on home plate to bring the Lumpkin County varsity baseball team back from the jaws of defeat on Saturday night.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

Living the dream: Jarrard to play for North Georgia on inaugural golf team
All is quiet. The wind calmly announces its arrival by a faint rustling of relaxed leaves nearby. The river gurgles and chirps over smooth rocks as it winds menacingly beside the fairway. Then a sudden whoosh and a sharp thwack, and everyone looks skyward and back down again as the ball lands confidently on the green.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT

Indians hoops on ‘nice' list: Varsity boys step up in OT to win second thriller in two games
When Santa checks his “naughty and nice” lists this Christmas, he will find that the Lumpkin County varsity boy's basketball team has been very nice indeed. The 4-2 Indians have rebounded from a loss in the season opener to win four of their last five games. The most recent win came against Chestatee on Dec. 16, as the Indians shot down the War Eagles in overtime 48-43.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:29 PM EST

Ashley Brown scores 1,354 points to become school's all-time scoring leader, Lady Indians win two straight
Lumpkin County High School has a new all-time scoring leader in Ashley Brown, who scored point number 1,354 on her first basket of the second half on Saturday as Lumpkin battled West Forsyth during Alumni Night.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:04 PM EST

Burton and McClure win Area Championships, Indians qualify six wrestlers for State Sectionals Tournament
On the second day of the Area 7-AAA Traditional Tournament at Gilmer County High School, many wrestlers had been eliminated from competition. But not the wrestlers from Lumpkin County. All of the Indians wrestlers were still battling in the tournament on the final day, trying to secure that all-important top-four finish and a ticket to the State Sectionals Tournament.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:28 AM EST

LCHS senior Chapman to catch for Division I Lady Owls softball team
Morgan Chapman will fulfill her destiny as a collegiate softball player in 2009 when she steps up to the plate for the Division I Kennesaw State University Lady Owls.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:24 AM EST

Becoming a team: Lumpkin County competition cheerleaders battle through adversity to finish season strong
Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. This is exactly the case for the Lumpkin County High School competition cheerleading team this season. The team concluded its 2009 campaign last week by competing in the Region competition at Woodstock High School.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:29 PM EST

LCHS senior Dunson to pitch for Division I Fighting Owls baseball team
Devin Dunson will take his pitching career to the next level in 2009 when he steps onto the mound for the Division I Kennesaw State University Fighting Owls.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:26 AM EST

Five overtimes, one winner: varsity boys hold back Chestatee with ball control
After four quarters and five overtime periods, E.J. Young made the most important free throw of the season for the Indians with six seconds on the clock. The Lumpkin County varsity boys were locked in an improbable test of endurance with Chestatee on Friday night on the War Eagles' home court.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:24 PM EST

All-Region honors abound: Fifteen Lumpkin County varsity football players given 7-AAA All-Region honors
The Lumpkin County varsity football team had 15 players named to the 2008 Region 7-AAA All-Region Team. The Indians football team selections are made up of ten seniors, four juniors and one sophomore.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:07 AM EST

Indians earn huge Homecoming win
The Homecoming crowd was stunned. Pickens County (1-5, 0-3 Region) had just done something they had not done in their last four games, score a point. To be more accurate, it was seven points on a long touchdown run on the Dragons' first possession of the game.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:10 PM EDT

Lumpkin varsity football prepares for White County after crushing West Hall 41-13
The Lumpkin County varsity football team will take on an opponent this week that is very similar to itself, traveling to White County to face the Warriors.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:50 AM EDT

Indians basketball wins two in Christmas tournament against 4A and 5A schools
The Lumpkin County varsity boys basketball team celebrated the holidays early with two wins last week at the Forsyth Central Christmas Tournament.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:59 AM EST

Golf team sets new school record: George, Booker, Huntsinger, Jarrard combine for 18-hole record of 302
After days of rain, the menacing storm clouds parted last Wednesday and allowed the warm glow of sunshine to cover the soaking-wet fairways and greens of the Achasta golf course. But another storm was just beginning, as ninth-ranked Lumpkin County's heavy hitters teed-off against the number one ranked team in all of AAA, the North Hall Trojans.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT

Fourth-ranked Lumpkin varsity golf team earns trip to State Tournament
The Lumpkin County varsity golf team will make its second-straight appearance at the state tournament on Monday. Lumpkin earned the right to be one of only two teams to represent Region 7-AAA at the state level by finishing runner-up in last week's Regional Tournament.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:46 PM EDT

Indians place 4th out of 12 at Area Duals: Burton, McClure, Snipes and Josh Berry go 3-0 in tournament
The snow and ice may have kept schools closed this week, but Wrestling teams in 7-AAA convened on Monday at West Forsyth for the Area Duals Tournament.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:38 AM EST

Tough night for Indians at Creekview
The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team traveled to Canton on Friday to take on the Grizzlies of Creekview High School. Unfortunately, the Indians became the fifth team in a row to fall to the red-hot newcomers, going down 49-7 on a cold Halloween night.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:08 AM EST

Indians host North Hall in season finale
The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team hosted North Hall on Friday. A quick and talented North Hall team topped Lumpkin 35-17.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:16 AM EST

Indians vanquish Vikings: Lumpkin County begins and ends strong against East Hall, earning second win of season
A dedicated and rowdy crowd of Lumpkin County fans made the trek to Rabbittown on Friday to cheer on the Indians (2-1) as they invaded the Vikings of East Hall (0-3). The purple and gold used tight defense and an inspired performance by junior quarterback Taylor Guthrie to earn a 21-7 win over the boys in black.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:25 PM EDT

Indians prepare for Bobcats: Lumpkin County varsity football uses bye week to heal and prepare for region competition
The early-season fun and games are over. It's time to get down to business for the Lumpkin County varsity football team.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:19 PM EDT

Lumpkin varsity football travels to East Hall this week to take on the Vikings who are in search of their first points of the season.
The Lumpkin County varsity football team will take its strong running game and tough defense on the road for the first time this season, traveling to East Hall this week.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 11:48 AM EDT

Indians top the Tigers with impressive defense and running game
The Lumpkin County defense stood strong for four quarters while the offense found a rhythm in the second half to lift the Indians to a 13-0 victory over rival Dawson County. The Lumpkin County win snaps the Tigers' three-game winning streak against the Indians dating back to 2004.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 10:19 AM EDT

Seven seconds, no problem: Taylor Guthrie hits late jumper to lift Indians past West Forsyth 48-47
One point isn't much. One point doesn't make fans feel so confident of their team's chances for a win that they head to the concession stand for a second chilidog. One point doesn't lead coaches to tell players to relax and just enjoy the rest of the game. One point is serious business.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:28 PM EST

LCHS to join Region 8A-AAA: Georgia High School Association realigns regions throughout the state
There has been a big shake-up in region alignments within the state. After re-assessing the size of each high school in the state, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced this week which schools will be staying put and which schools will be on the move to a new region.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:05 AM EST

Right on target: Lumpkin County High School rifle team aims for state finals
The green light in the center of the room changes to red, and Colonel Butch Teston, coach of the Lumpkin County High School varsity riflery team, makes his way to the safe zone of the Rifle & Pistol Range at North Georgia College & State University.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:30 AM EDT

A date with the Devils: Lumpkin to battle the Elbert County Blue Devils in first round of playoffs
It's playoff time for the Lumpkin County varsity baseball team.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:30 AM EDT

Preseason pigskin practice: Fall season begins for varsity football
Football fans can breathe a sigh of relief this week. The varsity football season has arrived.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Varsity football looks to rebound against Chestatee after tough loss to Gilmer
On Friday night fans will witness a Region 7A-AAA battle between a pair of 2-2 teams that are both better than their season records would indicate. Lumpkin County is coming off a tough loss to Gilmer County and needs to improve its 0-1 region record.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:11 PM EDT

Varsity football looks to Senior Night this Friday: After a hard-fought loss at White County, the Indians will take on Creekview at home
As the Lumpkin County High School football team approaches the final two games of the season, the team also faces the two most difficult opponents of the season.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:59 AM EDT

Six Lumpkin varsity softball players named to All-Area Team
The 2009 Lady Indians varsity softball team had a season to remember, earning an impressive 9-3 region record and a 16-13 overall record.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:25 PM EST

Soccer action begins: Lumpkin varsity boys top Fannin 10-0, girls fall 4-0 on late goals
Considering the way the defense was playing in Friday's season opener, one goal would have been enough for the Lumpkin County varsity boys. But the team didn't let up, scoring a total of 10 goals before the game was called in the second half.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:06 PM EST

Working toward a common goal: Lady Indians take the field for 2009 fastpitch softball
There is only one way to play a softball game at Lumpkin County High School. Fourth-year head coach Lori Hall isn't looking for high profile athletes, show-offs, or selfish players. She has built a team that plays as one unit. “They work well as a team, like they have one heartbeat,” said Hall. The team began official practices a week ago in preparation for the first game on Friday.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:25 AM EDT

Senior night celebration--Copeland and Smith lead the Lady Indians to a hot finish in the regular season and now take aim at the post season
The Lumpkin County County High School varsity softball team rolled through the last week of the regular season, gaining momentum toward the Region 7-AAA Tournament.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 3:25 PM EDT

Summertime skills session at Lumpkin County High School tennis camp
The up-and-coming tennis stars at Lumpkin County High School are not waiting for the season to begin to start working on their serves and volleys. Fourteen players from ninth through 12th grades gathered in the sun for the tennis summer camp last week.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT

Better, faster, stronger: Lumpkin track and field Head Coach Josh Chatham looks for team to improve each week
On a warm and sunny afternoon at White County High School, the Lumpkin County varsity track and field team prepares for the first competition of the season. As the team gets set to jump, throw, vault and sprint toward success, second-year Head Coach Josh Chatham directs traffic and keeps dozens of athletes all going in the right direction.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:24 PM EDT

Moving to the Mustangs: Lumpkin County's Uptegraph to pitch for Atlanta Christian College
Drew Uptegraph has better things to do than pitch on his high school baseball team. That's because he is taking his game to the college level next year. The recent Lumpkin County High School graduate will lace up his cleats next season as a member of the Atlanta Christian College Mustangs.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

High school hoops heat up: Indians and Lady Indians open season against tough East Hall teams
Varsity basketball action began on Saturday as Lumpkin took on East Hall. Although both the boy's and girl's teams battled to the final buzzer, the Vikings came away with a pair of victories.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:20 PM EST

Varsity football season is just weeks away
With the arrival of the month of August comes sweet relief for football fans as teams prepare for battle.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:22 PM EDT

Indians basketball wins White County Tip-Off Classic
The Lumpkin County High School varsity boy's and girl's basketball teams traveled to White County High School on Monday and Tuesday to compete in the Tip-Off Classic Tournament. The boys won both games to take the tournament title, and the girls followed up a close loss in round one with a victory on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:39 PM EST

Rollin' in the region: Lumpkin County varsity baseball leads the way with 10-1 record
The air is crisp and clean, the smell of hotdogs drifts through the crowd and the raucous sounds of the Indians dugout melts together with the ping of the bat as Lumpkin jumps all over yet another oppenent. It's just another Friday night for the varsity baseball team of Lumpkin County High School.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT

Varsity boys start with scrimmage success: Indians earn 50-31 win on the road at Fannin County
It is still a week before the Lumpkin County High School varsity basketball teams play a home game, but that doesn't mean they aren't busy preparing for competition.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:11 PM EST

Indians give Trojans a scare, but can't hold on: Lumpkin pulls to within a touchdown, but North Hall pulls away for 40-13 win
You couldn't ask for a more challenging opponent to finish the season. Taking on the eighth-ranked team in the state is quite a responsibility. This was the scenario as Lumpkin traveled to the Brickyard to take on North Hall.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:02 PM EST

Indians prepare for toughest opponent of season as they travel to North Hall
This Friday the Lumpkin County High School varsity football team will have the opportunity to even its season record and knock off one of the best teams in the state.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:31 AM EST

Lady Indians break out of winless streak against Johnson and White County
All bad things must come to and end eventually.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:44 AM EST

Girls soccer robs Bobcats, Boys top Dawson and Gilmer to stay perfect
The Lumpkin County High School girl's soccer team grabbed its first victory of the season by defeating Gilmer County 5-2 Friday night in Ellijay. Kendall Copeland scored two goals for the Lady Indians, while Kayla Cornejo, Amber Davilla and Millie Bartolome each tallied one goal. Laura Webber was exceptional with three assists on the night.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:59 PM EST

Indians bounce back with win
After missing a chance to go to the State Duals last week, the Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team recovered on Wednesday with a solid 53-12 win against South Forsyth.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:29 PM EST

Lumpkin County Middle School  (top)

Lumpkin County seventh grade boys basketball team wins league championship, girls earn runner up title
The group has played like a dream team for most of the season, anticipating each other's moves and executing plays with skill. It is only fitting that the seventh grade boy's team from Lumpkin County Middle School ends the season as the North Georgia Mountain League Champions.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:22 PM EST

Lumpkin County eighth grade girls basketball claims spot in tournament with 31-30 win.
The Lady Indians weren't about to let White County end their season on Monday night.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 9:10 PM EST

Middle school wrestlers are league champions: Team effort leads to ‘Traditional' tournament title
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestlers are North Georgia Mountain League champions after they emerged with the victory over seven other schools on Dec. 20.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 9:51 AM EST

Middle school hoops mania hits Lumpkin
The Lumpkin County Middle School basketball teams spent last week competing in a full schedule of games at home.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:04 PM EST

Eighth grade boys enter holidays with victory, Seventh Grade boys showing strides but narrowly miss win
The Lumpkin County eighth grade boys basketball team finished up 2009 competition with a strong victory recently over South Habersham.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:59 AM EST

Eighth grade boys basketball defeats White County 48-35
The Indians prevailed against a tough Warriors team last Saturday with a strong second-half effort.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:28 PM EST

Middle school Indians level the Rebels 14-6
The Lumpkin County Middle School football team put one in the win column last week as the Indians took down South Habersham 14-6 on the road. Lumpkin improves to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in region play.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:19 PM EDT

Middle school begins basketball season with impressive form
The Lumpkin County Middle School basketball teams took three out of four games from White County on Saturday at the Warriors' home court to begin the 2008-09 season.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 3:21 PM EST

A fresh start for middle school football team: Seventh and eighth graders prepare for season, first game on August 15
The countdown to the Lumpkin County Middle School football season is on. This year's seventh and eighth grade players gathered on Monday for the season's first official practice.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Middle school football moves up in playoff hunt and avenges last year's championship game loss to White County
Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Lumpkin County Middle School football team served up a heaping helping on Saturday with a 33-0 victory.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:50 AM EDT

Middle school football to play for championship: Lumpkin makes second straight appearance in title game
The Lumpkin County Middle School football team has advanced to the championship game of the North Georgia Mountain League.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:29 AM EDT

Middle school volleyball team earns first win
All the sports fans who know how to use the terms “dig” and “spike” in the right context will be excited to know that the girls of the Lumpkin County Middle School volleyball team won their first match of the season last week. The Lady Indians defeated Lakeview Academy 25-16, 11-25, 25-23 to earn the match victory.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:11 PM EDT

Young wrestlers showing results:Lumpkin takes top place in two tournaments
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling team has been on the ascent all season, improving each week by wrestling some of the most talented teams in the area.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:09 AM EST

Lumpkin 8th grade boys basketball finishes regular season undefeated
The Indians have achieved an impressive feat, going 11-0 this regular season.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 8:57 AM EST

Middle school baseball: Taking care of the small things
The Lumpkin County Middle School baseball team is off to a winning start this season. The team of seventh and eighth graders is 3-2 in the early part of a 15-game season that has seen several games postponed by the recent wet weather.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT

Middle school football battles Jefferson for championship
The Lumpkin County Middle School football team capped off a great season and excellent post-season by playing in the championship game of the North Georgia Mountain League on Thursday against Jefferson Middle School.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 10:31 AM EST

Middle school softball sensation
The Lumpkin County Middle School softball team has been giving opponents all they can handle this season. The Lady Indians are currently 7-0 and have outscored their opponents by a total of 72-12.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 11:49 AM EDT

Middle school volleyball digs in for new season
Lumpkin County Middle School is home to a new volleyball team, and the season is ready to lift off.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 5:25 PM EDT

Middle School Indians top South Habersham 14-8
On Tuesday the Lumpkin County Middle School football team hosted the South Habersham Rebels. The enthusiastic home crowd witnessed a game with big offensive plays and great defense. In the end the Indians came away with a 14-8 victory.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:57 PM EDT

N G C S U  (top)

Lady Saints going to World Series: North Georgia softball wins Super Regional in Dahlonega
The Lady Saints won the Southeast Super Regional Championship on Saturday afternoon to earn a trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series. The number-one ranked team in Division II softball prevailed over Carson-Newman College 6-3 and 1-0 to earn a spot among the elite eight teams in the country. The team will now travel to Salem, Virginia to compete in the National Championship this Thursday through Monday.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:56 PM EDT

Top ranked North Georgia to host Softball Super Regional
The Lady Saints of North Georgia College and State University are poised atop the world of NCAA Division II Softball, having won 23 straight games and boasts a season record of 46-3.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:29 PM EDT

North Georgia opens World Series with thrilling extra-innings victory
It took a never-say-die attitude and three extra innings at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia, but the number-one ranked Lady Saints of North Georgia College & State University fought their way back to win a dramatic victory in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Division II Softball World Series on Friday afternoon.

Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:58 PM EDT

North Georgia softball team wins another marathon game with amazing comeback in World Series
The bottom of the 11th inning began for the Lady Saints in a fashion that was eerily similar to their seventh-inning. The important difference is that after four innings of free softball, the fans at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Virginia witnessed the top-ranked team in the country take advantage of a bases-loaded, no out situation to come from behind and defeat fourth-ranked Angelo State 3-2.

Friday, May 22, 2009 5:31 PM EDT

North Georgia softball ends World Series two wins shy of championship
Few teams have shown the strength to battle the Lady Saints this season as well as Lock Haven University. The second-ranked Lady Eagles ended North Georgia's bid for an NCAA Division II Softball World Series title by defeating the Lady Saints 8-0 and 8-1 on Sunday.

Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT

Top-ranked North Georgia softball team going to the College World Series
The Lady Saints won the Southeast Super Regional Championship on Saturday afternoon in Dahlonega to earn a trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series in Salem, Va. May 21-25.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:21 PM EDT

Sharpening hoops skills with the Saints: North Georgia basketball camp teaches fundamentals and teamwork to young players
Young basketball players from across the area sharpened their skills at the North Georgia College & State University mens basketball camp last week. Players age 8-18 can catch session two of the summer camp on July 12-15. The camp, which was directed by NGCSU men's head coach Chris Faulkner, hosted a mix of overnight and day campers for four days of instruction. The camp taught young players the fundamentals of the game and sharpened their skills while allowing them to learn alongside others in their age group.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:59 PM EDT

NGCSU men's soccer competes in semifinals of PBC Tournament
The North Georgia College & State University men's soccer team traveled to Blanchard Woods Park in Evans for the second round of the PBC Tournament on Friday.

Thursday, November 13, 2008 11:21 AM EST

NGCSU Soccer teams win final games to host first round NCAA playoff games
The North Georgia College & State University men's and women's soccer teams earned the right to host first-round playoff games after both teams prevailed against Georgia Southwestern on Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:34 AM EST

Young players learn softball skills at NGCSU summer camp
For four days last week, the NGCSU softball complex became home to dozens of elementary and middle school softball players, as the Lady Saints hosted their annual fast-pitch summer camp.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:57 PM EDT

Lady Saints earn best finish in school history, advance to the Semifinals of the Division II Women's College World Series in second year of eligibility
The top-ranked Lady Saints concluded their season this week just two wins short of an NCAA Division II Softball World Series Championship.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:43 PM EDT

Lady Saints win Peach Belt Conference Tournament title after 43-3 season.
Top-seeded North Georgia completed their perfect run through the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Sunday afternoon, defeating USC Aiken 4-0 to capture the 2009 PBC Tournament Championship, the program's first ever tournament championship.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT

Former NGCSU soccer star Jeremy Bouasy dies in auto accident
The North Georgia College & State University Athletic Department is sad to announce that Jeremy Bouasy was killed in a single automobile accident Saturday evening in Cornelia. He was 24 years old.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:22 PM EDT

Men's soccer team advances to final four of PBC Tournament
The North Georgia College & State University men's soccer team advanced to the final four of the Peach Belt Tournament by defeating UNC Pembroke 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon at the NGCSU Soccer Complex.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:35 PM EST

Other  (top)

Burning up the road at the Dahlonega Omnium cycling race
Warm sunshine, cool breezes and fast cycling action thrilled fans at the inaugural Dahlonega Omnium on Saturday and Sunday. Regional pros and top amateurs from Georgia and surrounding states tested their skills in three different events at R Ranch and Montaluce Winery and Estates, competing for more than $7,500 in cash and prizes.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:50 PM EDT

Hold on: football season is here: Lumpkin teams of all ages break out for scrimmages
Fans flocked to fill the seats at the Lumpkin County High School stadium for the first football festivities of the fall season on Saturday.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:28 AM EDT

Future Indians football fun: LCHS youth camp teaches skills and fundamentals
Football season is just around the corner, and it's a good time to brush up on offensive, defensive, and special teams skills.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT

Budget cuts on deck for Parks & Rec: Looking for strategies to keep full lineup of programs
Tough economic times require tough decisions regarding services that Lumpkin County residents have become accustomed to. The current tightening of the county budget can be felt at the Parks & Rec Department in particular. The department has already endured a 21 percent decrease in funds from 2008 to 2009 and is facing yet another round of cutbacks, according to Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT

Mountain Top Rodeo returns to R-Ranch for 20th year
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages packed the stands at the R-Ranch in the Mountains resort for the 20th Anniversary Mountain Top Rodeo.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:28 AM EDT

Don't forget the muscle memory: Young wrestlers introduced to strategy and technique at USA summer camp
As the saying goes, if you do something for 21 days it will become a habit. Varsity wrestling head coach Brian Matthews didn't have nearly that much time to teach Lumpkin County's young wrestlers all they need to know. But that didn't stop him from delivering a solid dose of grappling know-how to the elementary and middle school kids who attended the Indians Youth Wrestling Camp.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:57 PM EDT

Head breaks APC world record: Dahlonega weightlifter bench presses 380 pounds to win APC Nationals and break record
Dahlonega resident Eric Head, 22, continues to dominate in the world of weightlifting. Recently, the 132-pound strongman took his show on the road to Peoria, Ill. for the 2009 American Powerlifting Committee (APC) National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT

Fool's Gold 100 Ultra-endurance mountain bike race brings 250 professional and amateur riders on Saturday
This Saturday, over 250 professional and recreational mountain bikers will face one of the most difficult challenges in off-road cycling at the Fool's Gold 100.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:25 AM EDT

Who needs Lance Armstrong?: Fool's Gold 100 mountain bike race brings Six-time 24-Hour World Champion and other pros to Dahlonega
While Lance was busy winning the “other” 100 mile mountain bike race, the Leadville 100, a world-class field raced through the mountains of north Georgia in the third annual Fool's Gold 100 on Saturday near Camp Wahsega.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:28 AM EDT

Local 12-and-Under All-stars advance to state tournament
The Lumpkin County 12-and-Under All-stars captured second place recently in the freshman league District Six Tournament at Yahoola Creek Park.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT

Lumpkin riflery star rocks on: Former local standout earns third at NCAA Championships
One year ago Mattie Brogdon was competing for one of the top high school riflery teams in the state. In 2009 the Lumpkin County High School graduate has moved up to collegiate competition. Brogdon, originally from Dawson County, is competing in her freshman year at Texas Christian University, a NCAA Division I school in Fort Worth.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:52 PM EDT

NGCSU basketball camps see big numbers in late summer sessions
North Georgia's Memorial Hall was packed during the last two weeks with the annual boys and girls basketball summer camps.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:22 PM EDT

13th Annual Mountain Ranger Run, Ride, and Duathlon deliver serious competition
As part of the 2009 Ranger Open House at Camp Frank D. Merrill, the Mountain Ranger Run, Mountain Bike Race and Duathlon challenged athletes to push their endurance to the limit on the trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The event has become a favorite with mountain bikers and trail runners, and attracts competitors from Georgia and neighboring states.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:50 PM EDT

Sun shines on Six Gap Century
After more than a week of rain, the sun made a welcome appearance at the 21st annual ride through the north Georgia mountains. On a beautiful Sunday morning in Dahlonega, 2,500 cyclists departed from Lumpkin County High School in search of a little elevation change.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:11 PM EDT

Six Gap Century turns 20 years old, 2500 riders attend party.
This Sunday Dahlonega again became the southeast's center for cycling excitement as the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th Annual Six Gap Century. Along with the accompanying Three Gap Fifty bike ride the event has grown by leaps and bounds to become the Chamber's top fundraiser. The ride now boasts approximately 2,500 registered riders each year.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:57 PM EDT

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