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The Lumpkin County High School volleyball team shakes hands with Habersham after their victory.

The Lumpkin County High School volleyball team shakes hands with Habersham after their victory.

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LCHS volleyball picks up three big wins

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Lumpkin County High School varsity volleyball played four games and earned three wins against Habersham Central, Cedar Shoals and region opponent, Gilmer. Their only loss last week was to region opponent Wesleyan. On Tuesday, Sept.
The Lumpkin County defense held Hart County to just 10 points in the Indians’ victory on Friday.

The Lumpkin County defense held Hart County to just 10 points in the Indians’ victory on Friday.

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Lumpkin football topples Hart County in 30-10 win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team took on Hart County in a home game this week and came away with a 30-10 victory. Lumpkin moved to 4-0 on the season following the big game and are now ranked 10th in the AJC AAA State Rankings for the first time since 1967.
The Lumpkin County Middle School volleyball team celebrates with their new Mountain League Championship trophy.

The Lumpkin County Middle School volleyball team celebrates with their new Mountain League Championship trophy.

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Middle School Volleyball wins League Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
It was a successful season for the Lumpkin Middle School volleyball teams, as the Lady Indians competed in their championship tournament this week and brought home a new championship trophy.
Morgan Powell, right, and Mary Richardson attempt to make a block at the net.

Morgan Powell, right, and Mary Richardson attempt to make a block at the net.

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LCHS volleyball team picks up win over Rabun

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, September 14, 2023
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Lumpkin County varsity volleyball battled two opponents, earning a win against Rabun County, but falling to Banks County. In their first match, the Lady Indians defeated Rabun County 2-0. Lumpkin took the first set 25-17 and the second set 25-19.
Lumpkin rider Kit Norton prepares to hit the trail in her race. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Turk)

Lumpkin rider Kit Norton prepares to hit the trail in her race. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Turk)

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Lumpkin mountain bike team sees success at beginning of season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Getting their season underway on Sept. 9, the Lumpkin County Mountain Bike team traveled to Millidgeville to compete in the Battle of Bartram race. Head Coach Bennett Norton was very impressed with how the team performed during the event.
Lumpkin quarterback Cal Faulkner delivers a pass in last week’s 47-7 victory for the Indians over Franklin County.

Lumpkin quarterback Cal Faulkner delivers a pass in last week’s 47-7 victory for the Indians over Franklin County.

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LCHS football tops Franklin 47-7 on the road

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Continuing their run towards what they hope to be another great season, the Lumpkin County varsity football team hit the road to Franklin County last week. The Indians showed up big, dominating the Lions 47-7.  Head Coach Heath Webb felt the team played a great game against Region 8-AAA Franklin.
Lumpkin County’s Julianna York readies herself to make a defensive play.

Lumpkin County’s Julianna York readies herself to make a defensive play.

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LCHS softball team shows strength in win over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School varsity softball team competed in some great games this week as they took on West Hall and Pickens County.  The Indians split the games with a win over West Hall 6-0, and fell just short to a tough Pickens County 3-2.
The Lady Indians celebrate a winning point in one of their games this week.

The Lady Indians celebrate a winning point in one of their games this week.

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Volleyball team picks up region win in tough week

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball squad earned a region win against West Hall, but fell to region opponent White County in a tough five-game week.  On Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Lady Indians traveled to White County High School to take on both teams.
The Indians storm the field ahead of their season opener against Union County on Friday night.

The Indians storm the field ahead of their season opener against Union County on Friday night.

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Lumpkin football tops Union 44-27 at Homecoming

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team finally got their season underway against Union County this week, following the cancellation of their season opener against Riverside Military Academy.