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Lumpkin County player Maggie McKenzie lines up a spike during a scrimmage game last week.

Lumpkin County player Maggie McKenzie lines up a spike during a scrimmage game last week.

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Volleyball squad set to kick off season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Anticipation is on the rise for the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team as their season gets underway this week. Lumpkin is set to begin their first week with four matches in the first three days. Head Volleyball Coach Haley Dibble is ready to get things underway.
Julianna York prepares to make a defensive stop during the Lumpkin County High School softball team’s practice.

Julianna York prepares to make a defensive stop during the Lumpkin County High School softball team’s practice.

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Lumpkin softball prepares to start season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
School is set to start soon, and that means the return of Fall sports. Several local teams and athletes have been hard at work over the summer months in preparation for the upcoming season.
Cal Faulkner leads the Lumpkin County High School football team onto the field during a game last season. Faulkner is looking ahead to his senior season at Lumpkin, but has already committed to Georgia Tech.

Cal Faulkner leads the Lumpkin County High School football team onto the field during a game last season. Faulkner is looking ahead to his senior season at Lumpkin, but has already committed to Georgia Tech.

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OPINIONS - Senior standout is part of football team’s culture change

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Patrick Conarro / Guest columnist  ------------------  Georgia Tech. The Air Force Academy. Wake Forest. The Naval Academy.  If you set out to make a list of highly-regarded universities in the United States, these  institutions would be included.
Blake Huff sprints to first during the FCA baseball summer camp at Lumpkin County High School.

Blake Huff sprints to first during the FCA baseball summer camp at Lumpkin County High School.

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Summer ball camp spreads ‘Fellowship’

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a non-denominational Christian sports ministry that aims to engage, equip and empower coaches and athletes to unite through the gospel and teach students to compete in their sports with a Christian-like attitude.
Cadence Grulla eyes a possible opportunity to make Georgia girls wrestling history competing with team USA in Greece.

Cadence Grulla eyes a possible opportunity to make Georgia girls wrestling history competing with team USA in Greece.

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Local wrestlers compete in world’s biggest tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Competing in USA Wrestling’s Fargo Nationals is a milestone achievement for most wrestlers. This week, three local wrestlers not only competed but thrived against the nation’s best on the mat in what is called the biggest wrestling tournament in the world.
Left to right Ryelee Brown, Flynn Seabolt, Belle Blazek and Elliot Brown brought home the gold in the 10U 100-yard freestyle relay.

Left to right Ryelee Brown, Flynn Seabolt, Belle Blazek and Elliot Brown brought home the gold in the 10U 100-yard freestyle relay.

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Parks & Rec swim team crowns several State Champions

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
It’s been an exceptional year for the Parks & Rec swim team. Following the construction of the Pinetree Recreation Center, the team had an official home pool. This allowed the team to practice several different days throughout the week.
LCHS Athletic Director Steve Horton gave a presentation on the success of Lumpkin Athletics at the recent BOE meeting.

LCHS Athletic Director Steve Horton gave a presentation on the success of Lumpkin Athletics at the recent BOE meeting.

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Director discusses the state of Lumpkin Athletics

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Lumpkin County High School is coming off its most successful athletic year in school history. This week, at the July Board of Education meeting, Athletic Director Steve Horton gave insight into what that means for the county.
Head Coach Brenton Ruark closes out practice surrounded by his middle school team.

Head Coach Brenton Ruark closes out practice surrounded by his middle school team.

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Middle school football starts quest for Region title

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School football team is back in preparation mode as they look to kick off their season. The team saw a great run last year that came to a nail-biting end against Gilmer County in the Region Finals.
Morgan Powell became a two time All-American following the National tournament’s conclusion.

Morgan Powell became a two time All-American following the National tournament’s conclusion.

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Powell competes in volleyball Nationals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Lumpkin County athlete Morgan Powell has been working hard on the volleyball court as of late. Most recently, Powell competed in two National tournaments, including AAU and USAV Nationals, while competing on the A5 Volleyball Club team.
Lumpkin County Coach Jesse Turk leads the young swimmers in a chant before the team dove into the competition.

Lumpkin County Coach Jesse Turk leads the young swimmers in a chant before the team dove into the competition.

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New Rec Center hosts first swim meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 18, 2024
After the recent construction of the Pinetree Recreation Center, the brand new pool hosted its first swim meet competition. The event was attended by Lumpkin County athletes and spectators from the local community.