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Athletes of the Week Will and Jack McKinney dug deep during a tie-breaking third set, battling back from 5-1 to send their team to the Elite Eight.

Athletes of the Week Will and Jack McKinney dug deep during a tie-breaking third set, battling back from 5-1 to send their team to the Elite Eight.

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Lumpkin tennis team is moving forward in the State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
It was a knockdown drag-out brawl for the Indians tennis team as they made the long trip to Oconee to clash with the Warriors. Coming into the big showdown, both teams knew they were in for a battle, and each hoped to punch their tickets to the Elite Eight.
Andrea Limehouse runs the ball downfield against the Warriors.

Andrea Limehouse runs the ball downfield against the Warriors.

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Girl’s soccer wraps up State Playoff run in Oconee

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Lady Indians soccer season reached its end this week as the team ventured to Oconee County. The squad came up short to the Warriors by a score of 4-0. Despite falling to a very tough team in the State Playoffs the squad still put together an outstanding season.
Wyatt Windham leads the pack at the White County Area meet.

Wyatt Windham leads the pack at the White County Area meet.

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Lumpkin team speeds through Area track meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Indians blazed a trail of success at the AAA Area Seven Regional track meet at White County High School, leaving their competition in the dust. With their elite performances and impressive placements, several athletes have secured their spots in the upcoming sectionals.
Runners Jalen Savoy and Cal Faulkner compete in the same heat during this week’s regional track meet against Gilmer.

Runners Jalen Savoy and Cal Faulkner compete in the same heat during this week’s regional track meet against Gilmer.

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Track team competes at Gilmer showdown

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Lumpkin County High School track star Wyatt Windham continued his impressive season this week in Gilmer, among several other impressive finishes. Windham’s 9:28.44 3200 meter finish placed him among the state’s top 25 runners and reached Milesplits’ US second-team standard.
Lumpkin County's Alejandro Narvaez calls himself safe after sliding into home plate.

Lumpkin County's Alejandro Narvaez calls himself safe after sliding into home plate.

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Baseball team closes out season with a big win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Indians walked things off against the Wesleyan Wolves, picking up a  big regional victory. The Wolves came into the matchup as the second-ranked team in the region. After suffering two defeats at the hands of the Indians, they fell to third with a region record of 10-8.
Lumpkin County’s Liam Nielsen, Xander Nielsen, Nathan Nielsen and Aiden Marshall had a successful Freco tournament in Commerce.

Lumpkin County’s Liam Nielsen, Xander Nielsen, Nathan Nielsen and Aiden Marshall had a successful Freco tournament in Commerce.

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Wrestlers compete in Freco and World Team Trials

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was another busy week for several Lumpkin wrestlers. They competed in a USA Wrestling tournament in Commerce, and Lumpkin athlete Greta Garbuzovas competed in the Marine Corps Women’s Nationals Championships (world team trials) in Spokane, Washington.
The Lumpkin Middle School soccer team saw an exceptional season and now some athletes look ahead to keeping the momentum going at the high school level come next year.

The Lumpkin Middle School soccer team saw an exceptional season and now some athletes look ahead to keeping the momentum going at the high school level come next year.

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LCMS soccer earns league runner-up

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team wrapped up their season in the Mountain League Championships on Tuesday, April 9 against the Clear Creek Bobcats. The game was very tightly contested and ultimately decided by a penalty kick shootout. In the end, the Indians fell 5-4.
The lady Indians soccer team huddles together before storming the field.

The lady Indians soccer team huddles together before storming the field.

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LCHS soccer teams top Pickens with shut-out wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The LCHS soccer teams were victorious as they visited the Dragon’s Den this week, and both varsity squads were able to pick up victories. The boys routed the Dragons with a decisive 7-0 victory. The girls squad won their matchup 4-0. Pickens was each team’s final regional matchup of the season.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team had a successful outing in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team had a successful outing in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break.

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Lumpkin baseball team picks up wins in Myrtle Beach tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Last week, Myrtle Beach hosted the Lumpkin County baseball team. The squad competed against several teams from different states, including Highland Regional from Blackwood, New Jersey, Greece Athena from Rochester, New York and Riverdale Baptist from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.