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Lumpkin senior Joey Dechant calms his nerves before taking a shot.

Lumpkin senior Joey Dechant calms his nerves before taking a shot.

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Rifle team competes in Area Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By James Wright / Special to The Nugget  -----------------  The Indians Rifle Team finished third in the Area Six Tournament. The team finished two busy weeks by hosting the Area 6 tournament on Saturday 7th on their home range.
Lumpkin County’s Martin Hulsey gets some air during last week’s matchup with the Tigers.

Lumpkin County’s Martin Hulsey gets some air during last week’s matchup with the Tigers.

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Lumpkin basketball teams secure bids to the State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The region tournament didn’t go exactly as planned for the local squads, but the finish line remains the same: both Lumpkin County High School teams are headed to State. The Lady Indians suffered a tough 70-64 opening-round loss to North Hall in the AAA Region Six Tournament.
Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

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Lumpkin varsity basketball teams conclude regular season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL RACKS UP ALL-REGION HONORS The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team continued their historic basketball run last week as they wrapped up the regular season with two big wins. Their first came over Chestatee on Tuesday, by a score of 64-32.
Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

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Lumpkin wrestlers win State Championships

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Traditional State Championships are the Mecca of Georgia wrestling. Every athlete who steps onto that stage has survived a season full of trials and tribulations just for the chance to compete.
Lumpkin’s Jacob Merry finished as a Sectionals runner-up and has a chance to win it all at the Traditional State Championships.

Lumpkin’s Jacob Merry finished as a Sectionals runner-up and has a chance to win it all at the Traditional State Championships.

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Wrestlers take aim at State Championships

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
For wrestlers across Georgia, this is the time of year when months of hard work, conditioning, drilling and discipline finally come to a head.
The Lady Indians honored Alyssa Ford, Maddie Lee and Alayna Lindley on Senior Night.

The Lady Indians honored Alyssa Ford, Maddie Lee and Alayna Lindley on Senior Night.

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Girls basketball team victorious on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team put together an impressive week on the court, earning back‑to‑back wins over North Hall and Johnson.
The Lumpkin wrestling team battled their way to a first place finish at the 6‑AAA Traditional Region Championships.

The Lumpkin wrestling team battled their way to a first place finish at the 6‑AAA Traditional Region Championships.

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Boys wrestling squad claims Traditional Region title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After finishing fourth at the Regional Duals meet, the Lumpkin County wrestling team entered the Traditional Region Championships with renewed determination; the battle for the team title came down to the final matches as Lumpkin and North Hall traded blows throughout the day.
Lumpkin County goalie Chance Sprague dives for a block durning a practice drill.

Lumpkin County goalie Chance Sprague dives for a block durning a practice drill.

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Boys soccer looks to utilize experience to build success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team returns to the field this week with renewed purpose; after finishing last season 6–9 and placing 5th in the Region, the Indians enter the new campaign with motivation—and a point to prove.