Sports

Lumpkin wrestlers Nathan Nielsen, Liam Nielsen, Maddie Mendoza, Nattalie Mendoza, Greta Garbuzovas and Xander Nielsen share a moment at the Warrior Invitational.

Lumpkin wrestlers Nathan Nielsen, Liam Nielsen, Maddie Mendoza, Nattalie Mendoza, Greta Garbuzovas and Xander Nielsen share a moment at the Warrior Invitational.

Wrestlers kick off Olympic-style season

Lumpkin athletes who compete on the local wrestling team, Team Alpha, found success on the mats this week in the Warrior Invitational Tournament. The Squad ended their day with nine gold medals and three silver, kicking off the Olympic wrestling season on a high note.
Kaitlyn Johnson lands a header during the team’s game against White County.

Kaitlyn Johnson lands a header during the team’s game against White County.

High school soccer teams defeat Warriors at home

The Indians soccer team clashed with the Warriors and Wesleyan this week and split the games with both the boys and girls’ teams defeating White but coming up shot to a tough Wesleyan team. The Lady Indian’s overall record on the season moves to 9-1-1 and 4-1 in region competition.
The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

Middle school girls soccer ends season as champion

The Lumpkin County Middle School Lady Indians soccer squad ended their season as undefeated Mountain League Champions following a 2-0 win over Pickens County on March 27 at home. On top of going undefeated, the squad didn’t give up a single goal all season.
Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

Lumpkin track team excels at Dawson meet

The Indians track team looked to outrun the Tigers at this week’s Dawson County High School track meet. Overall, The Tribe ended the meet with a very impressive showing, with the boys’ team placing first and the girls ending as runner-ups.
The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

LCMS baseball competes in first-ever league championship game

Lumpkin County sports history was made this week as the Middle School baseball team competed in the school’s first-ever Mountain League baseball championship game. Even though things didn’t go the Indians’ way, they had a great season, culminating in being Mountain League runners-up.
Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

Girls soccer earns solid victory over West Hall

The Lumpkin County High School soccer field turned into a battlefield this week as the Indians clashed with the West Hall Spartans. The Lady Indians continued their dominant season, defeating the Spartans decisively 5-0.
Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

Track team shines during busy week of competition

The Lumpkin County High School track team raced their way through a busy week of competition as they competed both in the North Hall track meet and The Battle of Blue Ridge in Habersham. The team saw several personal records broken with some equally impressive finishes.
The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

Lumpkin rifle team takes fourth in State

 The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their GHSA State Riflery Championships in Ware County, and came away with a fourth place finish. The team placed behind Camden, Tallulah Falls and East Coweta following another outstanding season.
Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

Baseball team picks up three wins over West Hall

The Lumpkin County baseball team dominated West Hall last week, taking the series 3-0. Their first matchup saw a 10-4 victory for the Indians, the second one was an even more decisive 16-3 win, and the final game saw the Indians close things out 13-11.
Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

Track teams off to a great start this season

The Lumpkin County track team has been hard at work so far this season.  On February 28, the squad traveled to Suwanee to compete against Peachtree Ridge High School, Johns Creek High School and Riverwood International Charter School.