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Tia Sparks delivers a big double that put the Lady Indians on the board against Dawson.

Tia Sparks delivers a big double that put the Lady Indians on the board against Dawson.

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Varsity softball sees tough week of competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity softball team had a tough outing this week as they took on Wesleyan and Dawsonville. The tribe unfortunately came up short in both games. Game one of the week saw the team square off with Wesleyan at home. The Wolves were able to come away with a 6-0 win over the Indians.
Sophomore Averie Simmons makes a shot for Lumpkin during last week’s matches.

Sophomore Averie Simmons makes a shot for Lumpkin during last week’s matches.

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Volleyball earns region wins during busy week

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
It was a very busy week for the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team, as they picked up region wins and also played bigger schools and ended the week with a tournament. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Lady Indians earned region wins against Pickens and Gilmer.
The LCHS girls cross country team has their focus on making State this year, said coach Logan Turner.

The LCHS girls cross country team has their focus on making State this year, said coach Logan Turner.

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Cross country team has high expectations for season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team saw some impressive performances at the Pickens Preview event at Roper Park in Jasper on Saturday. The team finished 18th overall out of a very competitive pool of 33 total schools and third amongst regional competition.
Dominick Alvarez and Xander Nielsen celebrate a big tackle for the Indians during this week’s game.

Dominick Alvarez and Xander Nielsen celebrate a big tackle for the Indians during this week’s game.

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Middle School football tops Tigers in season opener

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin middle school football team started their season on a high note picking up big wins over Dawson County in both the seventh and eighth grade games. The eighth grade team was able to defeat the Tigers with an impressive 32-6 victory.
Addilaide Antonia closes out the Indians game against Fannin County that saw a 13-6 finish for the Indians.

Addilaide Antonia closes out the Indians game against Fannin County that saw a 13-6 finish for the Indians.

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Softball team building momentum after strong week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity softball team has gathered some momentum over their last few games, picking up wins over the likes of Gilmer, Fannin and Rabun County. They have improved their overall record to 4-4, and 1-0 in Region 7-AAA competition.
Head Coach Ron Thomaswick rallies his team to a clean sweep victory over the Pickens County Dragons.

Head Coach Ron Thomaswick rallies his team to a clean sweep victory over the Pickens County Dragons.

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Middle school volleyball sees successful start to season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
It was a successful start for the middle school volleyball team, which competed in their home opener last week. Lumpkin took on the Pickens County Dragons and were able to come away with a big win.
The Lumpkin County team was fired up after taking a set two victory over Gainesville High School.

The Lumpkin County team was fired up after taking a set two victory over Gainesville High School.

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Volleyball team learning much at beginning of season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity volleyball team saw a great start to their season this week as they competed in three separate games against West Hall, Johnson and Gainesville. They ended the week with a 2-1 overall record.
Pitcher Taylor Burton started the season in the circle for the Indians against Union County.

Pitcher Taylor Burton started the season in the circle for the Indians against Union County.

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Softball team begins season with busy week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity softball team had a busy week as they started their season by playing three non-region games in their opening week. The squad’s first game pitted them against a tough Union County team at home.
The Lumpkin County Middle School offensive line squares off with Franklin’s defense during last week’s scrimmage game.

The Lumpkin County Middle School offensive line squares off with Franklin’s defense during last week’s scrimmage game.

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Middle school football earns comeback win in scrimmage

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The middle school football team had the opportunity to see what the upcoming season may have in store, as they scrimmaged Franklin County at the high school field last Saturday. Going into the game the Indians expected Franklin to be one of the most athletic teams that they would play all season.