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Harper Hubbard made her commitment to Young Harris College surrounded by her family and coaches.

Harper Hubbard made her commitment to Young Harris College surrounded by her family and coaches.

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Lumpkin track athletes make college commitments

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Lumpkin County track team had two more athletes sign on to colleges to continue their athletic careers following very successful runs at the high school level. Ben Sherrill and Harper Hubbard made things official as they signed their contracts of commitment to continue their athletic careers.
Paisley Thomas, Wrestling Head Coach Sean Hage, Austin Marshall, Assistant Coach David Matthews and Jacob Pricer share a special moment at their graduation ceremony.

Paisley Thomas, Wrestling Head Coach Sean Hage, Austin Marshall, Assistant Coach David Matthews and Jacob Pricer share a special moment at their graduation ceremony.

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OPINIONS: For athletes, graduation is really a new beginning

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Graduation week can be a very exciting week for the local students that are moving into the next chapter of their lives. That could be pursuing degrees in college, attending a trade school, or even going straight into the work force.
Lumpkin County’s Xander Gaddis returns a ball during the team’s Final Four matchup.

Lumpkin County’s Xander Gaddis returns a ball during the team’s Final Four matchup.

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Looking back on a successful season for Lumpkin tennis

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Last week the Lumpkin County tennis team reached the conclusion of their State Playoff run at the hands of Columbus. The Tribe ultimately fell 3-0 as Columbus battled their way into the state finals without losing a single set throughout their entire bracket.
Harper Hubbard, Ben Sherrill, Mason Sullens and Will Wood made their college commitments to continue their athletic careers onto the next level.

Harper Hubbard, Ben Sherrill, Mason Sullens and Will Wood made their college commitments to continue their athletic careers onto the next level.

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Lumpkin athletes sign college commitments

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
On May 9, Lumpkin County Athletics had four athletes commit to continue their athletic careers onto the college level. Mason Sullens, Will Wood, Harper Hubbard and Ben Sherrill signed their official commitments.
Lumpkin County’s tough defense faces off with the Broncos.

Lumpkin County’s tough defense faces off with the Broncos.

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Lumpkin football topples East Forsyth in spring game

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
For the first time in 168 days, the Lumpkin County football team returned to the gridiron for some head-to-head action against East Forsyth. In their previous season, East Forsyth led AAAA Region Eight and ended their year ranked first.
#7 Harper Davenport and #6 Alejandro Narvaez each earned All-Region Honors for their performances this season.

#7 Harper Davenport and #6 Alejandro Narvaez each earned All-Region Honors for their performances this season.

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Lumpkin baseball earns All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Several athletes from the Lumpkin County baseball team earned All-Region honors after this year’s season, including Tyler Boggs, Mason Hester, Alejandro Narvaez, Adian Rogers, Harper Davenport and Peyton Wood.  Head Coach Ryan Zaideman shared his thoughts on the great achievements of the athletes.
The State Finalist trio of Wyatt Windham, Keli George, and Ben Sherrilll show off their newly-earned hardware from the GHSA track State Meet.

The State Finalist trio of Wyatt Windham, Keli George, and Ben Sherrilll show off their newly-earned hardware from the GHSA track State Meet.

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Lumpkin County track team sees success in State Finals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In a day unlike any other in Lumpkin County athletics history, an Indians long distance runner won not one, but two State Championships over the course of a two-day competition. Wyatt Windham’s name is no stranger to Nugget headlines, but his achievements continue to reach new heights.
Will McKinney was fired up after the Indians defeated Dawson County in the State Final Four. Following the big win, the team now looks ahead to Rome as they will compete against powerhouse Columbus with a State Championship on the line.

Will McKinney was fired up after the Indians defeated Dawson County in the State Final Four. Following the big win, the team now looks ahead to Rome as they will compete against powerhouse Columbus with a State Championship on the line.

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Lumpkin tennis conquers Dawson in State Final Four

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence when two regional rivals meet in a state tournament, even more so when a trip to the State Championships is on the line. That was the case on Saturday May 4, as the Indians hosted their storied rivals Dawson.
Lumpkin County had 12 players from the girls team and 10 from the boys team to earn All-Region honors recently.

Lumpkin County had 12 players from the girls team and 10 from the boys team to earn All-Region honors recently.

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Soccer teams rack up All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
All-Region honors were released this week and the list was packed full of Lumpkin County players. The boys’ squad came away with 10 total athletes making the cut and the girls added an additional 12 players in a very competitive region.
Senior Ben Sherrill looks to close out his high school career in style at the upcoming State meet.

Senior Ben Sherrill looks to close out his high school career in style at the upcoming State meet.

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Lumpkin track athletes advancing to State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Several athletes had great performances in the AAA Sectional Track Meet at Franklin County High School. The three Indians who advanced through sectionals are Keli George, Wyatt Windham and Ben Sherrill.