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Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

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Lumpkin baseball earns first region win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After facing some setbacks this week due to inclement weather, the Lumpkin County High School baseball team picked up their first regional victory over White County.
The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

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Soccer teams earn wins over Gilmer County

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Eligha Roper The Nugget Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams saw a successful start to region competition last week as each team came away with victories over Gilmer. The girls continued their streak picking up a 5-0 win over Gilmer.
The Lumpkin County girls team included several Top-5 finishers.

The Lumpkin County girls team included several Top-5 finishers.

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Wrestlers succeed at USA State Championships

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Lumpkin County wrestling team had several athletes compete in USA Wrestling’s State Championship tournament in Perry, Georgia, on Sunday, March 3. Several athletes were able to come away with podium finishes, and the Indians ultimately crowned a new USA Wrestling State Champion.
The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike Team had an impressive showing at the Southern Cross race last weekend in Dahlonega.

The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike Team had an impressive showing at the Southern Cross race last weekend in Dahlonega.

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Mountain bike team sees strong showing in local race

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Montaluce Winery hosted the annual Mountain Goat Adventures Southern Cross bike race on Saturday.  The event attracted over 200 Junior and adult racers from all around with a common goal of completing the 30-mile junior or 50-mile adult race.
The Lumpkin County High School Indians huddle up before their game.

The Lumpkin County High School Indians huddle up before their game.

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Soccer sees tough games against North Forsyth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Lumpkin County High  School soccer teams were up against some tough competition this week against North Hall on Wednesday, February 28, and North Forsyth on Friday, March 1.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team rallies together before storming the field against the Fannin County Rebels.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team rallies together before storming the field against the Fannin County Rebels.

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Baseball picks up win over Fannin County

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Lumpkin High School baseball team had a successful outing this week, picking up an 8-1 win over Fannin County and coming up just short to Dalton 2-1. The Tribe moves to 2-4 overall and looks ahead to what is yet to come.
JT Wright scopes out his target in the prone position.

JT Wright scopes out his target in the prone position.

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Rifle team victorious in Sectionals

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team competed in their postseason sectionals against South Paulding this week. With the home range advantage, the Indians came out on top 1146-1092 and will advance to the next round of sectionals.
TJ Gaddis lands a layup during the teams game against Dawson County.

TJ Gaddis lands a layup during the teams game against Dawson County.

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Boys basketball season comes to end in state Sweet 16

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School basketball team saw a great run this year, but their season reached its conclusion in the Sweet 16 round of the state playoffs. The Indians picked up a big win over Ridgeland to advance to the Sweet 16 round with a 57-37 victory over the Panthers.
Lumpkin County’s Greta Garbuzovas won her second State Championship as a sophmore. Nathan Nielsen won his second State Championship as a junior.

Lumpkin County’s Greta Garbuzovas won her second State Championship as a sophmore. Nathan Nielsen won his second State Championship as a junior.

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Nielsen and Garbuzovas are two-time wrestling state champions

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School Wrestling teams competed in their State Championships over the weekend and came away with two athletes bringing home their second straight State Championship.
The LCHS varsity boys team celebrates following their big win over Calhoun.

The LCHS varsity boys team celebrates following their big win over Calhoun.

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Girls and boys soccer teams pick up big wins over Calhoun

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The girls’ soccer team had a strong showing Tuesday night against Tallulah Falls, winning 7-0. The girls continued their great week, picking up a win over Calhoun 4-0 on Friday Night.