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Lumpkin basketball player Alayna Lindley celebrates her college signing with her coaches and family.

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Lindley will continue basketball career at Brenau

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Local basketball standout Alayna Lindley is set to begin her journey at the collegiate level of the sport, she set her sights on Brenau University where she looks to pursue her dream of being a Physician Assistant in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Senior pitcher Connor Boyce threw a no-hitter against Johnson last week.

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Baseball team picks up decisive wins during Spring Break

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team wrapped up a busy Spring Break picking up two region wins over the Johnson Knights, Game One saw the Indians defeat the Knights 15-0 and Game Two concluded with a score of 13-0. Game Three saw a forfeit in favor of The Tribe.

Jeb Jackson races his way to the hand-off in the boy’s relay race at White County.

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Track team’s sprinters shatter decade-old school record

Eligha Roper

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School Track team ventured out to White County last week to compete in the Mount Yonah Invitational. With two more regular season meets remaining in the season, several athletes are hoping to achieve their year end goals and punch their tickets to the State Championship meet.

The middle school track team shows off their newly-earned hardware at the Region Championships.

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Middle school track wraps up successful season

Eligha Roper

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Lumpkin County Middle School track and field program closed out a remarkable year, highlighted by a boys Mountain League Championship and a runner‑up finish for the girls.

Ava Estes celebrates her college commitment with her coaches and family.

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Estes ready for collegiate softball career at Piedmont

Eligha Roper

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Local softball star Ava Estes, recently made her official commitment to continue her athletic career at Piedmont University next year. Her high school career saw Region Championships and even gathered state wide recognition.

Carlie Fugich scored the game-deciding goal for her Lumpkin County team against Dawson last week.

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Girls soccer moves to 10-1 following tough opponents

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The LCHS Lady Indians soccer team had a very exciting week of games as they entered arguably the hardest stretch of their season; this week the squad clashed with storied rivals Dawson and Greater Atlanta Christian.

Lumpkin County cyclist Asher Boegner descends a section of trail during a recent outing.

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Boegner looks to promising cycling career at Brevard

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Lumpkin County has a superstar in its midst, as senior Asher Boegner is one of the top five 17-18U mountain bike athletes in the nation and is expected to break into the top 100 in the world as he enters his first year of college.

Devin Alvarez celebrates his goal against Dawson with his Lumpkin teammates.

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Boys soccer team looks ahead to State Playoff run

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

It was a pivotal week for Lumpkin County soccer as the varsity squad battled through two major Region Six AAA matchups. The Indians hosted Dawson County on Tuesday, then traveled to Greater Atlanta Christian on Friday. Lumpkin split the week, earning a 2–1 win over Dawson before falling 5–1 to GAC.

LEFT: Lumpkin County swimmer Haley Hayes celebrates her college signing with her family and coaches. RIGHT: Cadence Grulla signs her official commitment to Emmanuel University to continue her wrestling career.

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Local athletes set sights on competing at collegiate level

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Two local athletes from different sports found themselves sharing a milestone on February 26.

Lumpkin’s Witt Windham has been a standout for the Indians this season.

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Lumpkin track team races through busy week

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

One local team has been running, jumping and throwing with the best that the State has to offer in recent weeks. The Lumpkin County Track and Field team competed in two separate meets last week, starting with the Gilmer High Home meet on Tuesday, March 17.