Sports

Lumpkin County’s Chase Smith plays mind games with the Chestatee pitcher while waiting at second base.

Lumpkin County’s Chase Smith plays mind games with the Chestatee pitcher while waiting at second base.

Baseball team blows past Chestatee 3-0

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team slid head first into regional competition this week as they took on Chestatee. The series ended with the Indians picking up three straight wins moving to 9-2 overall and 3-0 in regional competition.
Lumpkin County’s Liam Kearney lines up a shot during a meet this season.

Lumpkin County’s Liam Kearney lines up a shot during a meet this season.

Rifle team sets sights on State Title

By James Wright & Eligha Roper  ---------------  The Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team competed in the GHSA Riflery Semi-Finals against Area four’s number one team Winder-Barrow on March 4th.
Lumpkin’s Axel Tillery delivers a shot against Dawson County.

Lumpkin’s Axel Tillery delivers a shot against Dawson County.

Tennis team looks to have another successful season

After a very successful State Playoff run last season the Lumpkin County High School tennis team is back at it again. Last week the Indians faced off with North Hall and Region rivals Dawson. The team started their week on Tuesday, March 4 against the Trojans. The squad defeated North Hall 3-2.
Matthew Mitchell picks up a hit against Flowery Branch.

Matthew Mitchell picks up a hit against Flowery Branch.

Lumpkin baseball picks up win on Senior Night

It was a very special night for the Lumpkin County High School baseball team on Monday as they hosted Flowery Branch on their Senior Night. The game saw a very gutsy performance by the Indians where they battled back from being down 12-10 going into the bottom of the seventh.
The Bojangles Demons celebrate their Casual Championship victory. Roster: Alex Parkman, Nick Grabher, Jack Sykucki, Andrew Guilford, Jake Tiller, Harrison Turner, Sam Perry, Seth Williams, Trae Bennett, Jamal Greenfield and Head Coach Ben Barchie.

The Bojangles Demons celebrate their Casual Championship victory. Roster: Alex Parkman, Nick Grabher, Jack Sykucki, Andrew Guilford, Jake Tiller, Harrison Turner, Sam Perry, Seth Williams, Trae Bennett, Jamal Greenfield and Head Coach Ben Barchie.

UNG intramural teams light up social media

For two local University of North Georgia intramural teams, what started as a casual idea morphed into an extraordinary event. UNG’s Bojangles Demons and Billygoat Ballers are two intramural sports teams made up mostly of seniors.
Kaitlyn Johnson goes up for a header during this week’s game against Franklin.

Kaitlyn Johnson goes up for a header during this week’s game against Franklin.

Soccer teams earn wins in regional play

Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams picked up wins last week. The Indians hosted Banks County on Thursday and Franklin County on Friday. The Lady Indians ended their week with two wins, while the guys split their games 1-1.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team storms the field following their walk-off win against Fannin.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team storms the field following their walk-off win against Fannin.

Lumpkin baseball team starts season strong

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team rolled past Towns County on Friday and Fannin County on Saturday afternoon to improve to a 5-0 start to the season. The Indians made short work of Towns County, but hit a wall when they squared off against the Rebels.
The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team takes a moment to focus before the game.

The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team takes a moment to focus before the game.

Boys soccer team battles early adversity to start season

Soccer season saw its official kickoff this week as the Lumpkin County High School varsity team hosted East Forsyth and Gainesville. The team fell short in both games, succumbing to East Forsyth 4-0 and Gainesville 4-2.
On the soccer field, Assistant Coach Ethan Pierce, Head Coach Cas Alldred and Abi Hunt take the reins as the girls team’s new coaching staff.

On the soccer field, Assistant Coach Ethan Pierce, Head Coach Cas Alldred and Abi Hunt take the reins as the girls team’s new coaching staff.

New girls soccer coaching staff continues winning ways

At the conclusion of last year’s games, the Lady Indians saw the departure of Girls Soccer Head Coach Don Brock, who led the Lady Indians to eleven straight state playoff appearances.
Lumpkin County boys basketball head coach Chris Faulkner talks strategy with his team during a recent home game.

Lumpkin County boys basketball head coach Chris Faulkner talks strategy with his team during a recent home game.

Lumpkin basketball competes in Region Tournament

All things basketball came to a head last week as local teams battled for the coveted top spot in the Region 6-AAA Tournament. All eight teams converged at Pickens County High School. Pickens County stood at the top of the brackets when the dust settled, claiming the Regional Title.