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Wyatt Windham continues to be a standout for the Lumpkin County High School cross-country team.

Wyatt Windham continues to be a standout for the Lumpkin County High School cross-country team.

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Windham earns cross-country State Championship title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A generational talent is an athlete that has defined an era and only comes around once in a generation. Wyatt Windham fits that bill for the Lumpkin County High School cross-country team. Wyatt led his team this week with a first-place finish at the GHSA State Cross Country meet in Carrolton.
EK Reece lays up a shot during the Lumpkin Couhnty girls team’s impressive outing against Franklin.

EK Reece lays up a shot during the Lumpkin Couhnty girls team’s impressive outing against Franklin.

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Lumpkin County basketball teams impressive in preseason

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Both the Lumpkin County High School varsity girls and boys basketball teams returned to the courts last week in successful preseason action. The girls hosted Franklin High School out of North Carolina.
Zeke Cochran takes the field backed by the rest of the Indians at this week’s game in Pickens County.

Zeke Cochran takes the field backed by the rest of the Indians at this week’s game in Pickens County.

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Lumpkin football wins ‘Fog Bowl’ over Pickens County

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
One foggy night a Tribe of Indians ventured into a Dragons’ den hoping to secure the coveted number two seed ahead of the State Playoffs. After a hard-fought battle, the Lumpkin County football squad emerged from the fog victorious, defeating Pickens County by a score of 29-26.
Mathieu Weber works his way through the traffic during the State Championship race.

Mathieu Weber works his way through the traffic during the State Championship race.

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Lumpkin mountain biking team is State Champ

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Eligha Roper The Nugget It has been a season of unwavering determination for the Lumpkin County Mountain Biking team. Their relentless efforts and preparation culminated in a triumphant moment in Rome on October 27, as they clinched their Division One State Championship.
Lumpkin’s defensive line played a huge role in keeping Dawson scoring to a minimum late in this week’s game.

Lumpkin’s defensive line played a huge role in keeping Dawson scoring to a minimum late in this week’s game.

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Lumpkin football defeats region rival Dawson 38-14

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Every time the Lumpkin and Dawson County football teams have met in the last three seasons, something has been on the line.
Coach Joseph Jones rallies his players ahead of their State Playoff game against Jefferson.

Coach Joseph Jones rallies his players ahead of their State Playoff game against Jefferson.

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Lumpkin softball wraps up winning season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School softball team’s season concluded in the State Playoffs last week as they hosted Jefferson in the first round.
The Lumpkin Mountain Bike team gathers for a photo following a successful race at Yonah.

The Lumpkin Mountain Bike team gathers for a photo following a successful race at Yonah.

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Lumpkin mountain bike team successful at Yonah race

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike team earned a first-place finish in the Georgia Cycling East Division after a very successful showing at Yonah Mountain Nature Preserve in Cleveland on Saturday, October 12.