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Head Coach Chris Faulkner breaks down the team’s gameplan against the Rebels.

Head Coach Chris Faulkner breaks down the team’s gameplan against the Rebels.

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Boys basketball picks up decisive win over the Rebels

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
For most kids in school, Thanksgiving break means being able to stay home and enjoy the holidays, but for the Lumpkin County High School basketball team, that wasn’t exactly the case. This week, the squad competed in three separate games throughout the week.
The Lumpkin County girls wrestling squad gathers following their first place performance in Alabama.

The Lumpkin County girls wrestling squad gathers following their first place performance in Alabama.

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Girls wrestling team wins Alabama tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
It’s not often that you get to represent your local community high school in another state. The Lady Indians Varsity wrestling team took advantage of that great opportunity this week, taking the long seven-hour drive to Mobile, Alabama, to compete in the Gulf Coast Clash.
Lumpkin County’s Anna Davis plows her way down the court against the Rebels.

Lumpkin County’s Anna Davis plows her way down the court against the Rebels.

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Girls basketball powers through Thanksgiving week games

Keith Murden
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
When people think of the Thanksgiving holidays, they usually think of big family dinners followed by a food coma accompanied by afternoon rivalry football games. However, that looked a bit different this week for the Lady Indians Varsity basketball team.
Anna Davis charges down the court and past a Calhoun defender.

Anna Davis charges down the court and past a Calhoun defender.

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Girls basketball takes on Tallulah and Calhoun

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls basketball team had a busy week as they hosted Calhoun on Thursday, November 21 and Tallulah Falls on Saturday, November 23.  Calhoun was a powerhouse in AAAAA last season, and ultimately made a Final Four appearance.
Lumpkin County wrestler Hunter Cook fights for positioning against his opponent.

Lumpkin County wrestler Hunter Cook fights for positioning against his opponent.

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Wrestling team stepping up into competition

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Lumpkin County Boys’ High School wrestling team has worked hard over the last few weeks, competing in several different meets including the Archer Scramble, Hoya Duals at Harrison High School and a dual meet on the road against Fannin County.
Lumpkin County team captains Kylee Melton, Cadence Grulla, Nora Garbuzovas and Greta Garbuzovas gather together before their match against Chestatee.

Lumpkin County team captains Kylee Melton, Cadence Grulla, Nora Garbuzovas and Greta Garbuzovas gather together before their match against Chestatee.

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Girls wrestling team hosts home opener

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Toughness is defined as someone who can withstand adverse conditions. What can be a more adverse environment than being on a wrestling mat surrounded by your teammates, peers and rivals?
Lumpkin County High School Boys Head Coach Brent Howell rallies his team at a game last season.

Lumpkin County High School Boys Head Coach Brent Howell rallies his team at a game last season.

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SOCCER INSIDER: A coach’s early look ahead of spring season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By: Brent Howell / Boys Soccer Head Coach  ---------------  On the heels of back-to-back State Playoff appearances for the first time in 20 years, the Lumpkin County boys soccer team is looking to continue building back a tradition of high quality soccer at Lumpkin County High School.
The Indians prepare to storm the field together ahead of their State Playoff game against LaGrange last Friday.

The Indians prepare to storm the field together ahead of their State Playoff game against LaGrange last Friday.

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Lumpkin football makes third straight State Playoff appearance

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School football team’s season concluded this week following a third straight state playoff appearance. It was a tough outing for the Indians as they fell 48-6 to LaGrange.
Darlene Steinberg celebrates an exhibition match victory at this week’s middle school Tri-Meet.

Darlene Steinberg celebrates an exhibition match victory at this week’s middle school Tri-Meet.

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Lumpkin wrestling sees triumphant return to mats

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
 All Lumpkin County Middle and High School wrestling teams saw impressive returns to the mat this week, with each team succeeding at their respective meets.