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Lumpkin football Coach looks to keep hardworking tradition alive for the Indians in upcoming season. (Photo by John Bynum)

Lumpkin football Coach looks to keep hardworking tradition alive for the Indians in upcoming season. (Photo by John Bynum)

VIEWS - Coach Webb continues tradition of hard work

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Patrick Conarro / Guest Columnist   -------------   Everybody loves a good encore.  And local high school football fans are hoping for one soon. How so?  Start with this. 2022 was a big year for Lumpkin County High School football head coach Heath Webb.
Madalyn Moyer traveled to the Olympic Training Center for competition this summer.

Madalyn Moyer traveled to the Olympic Training Center for competition this summer.

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Rifle competitor Moyer travels the U.S. during summer

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Lumpkin rifle team athlete Madalyn Moyer has had a very busy month competing all over the nation, making the most of the summer time to continuously improve her riflery skills. She had the opportunity to compete at Camp Perry, Ohio and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lumpkin received an invitation to the the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. (Photo courtesy of Pat Conarro)

Lumpkin received an invitation to the the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. (Photo courtesy of Pat Conarro)

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Varsity football attends state media day in Atlanta

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Lumpkin football program had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. It was hosted on the campus of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers across from the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta.
Girls wrestling Assistant Coach Jessi Askew, wrestlers Maxine Sullens, Nora Garbuzovas, Cadence Grulla, Gwendalyn Wight and new Head Coach Scott Degraff attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting last week.

Girls wrestling Assistant Coach Jessi Askew, wrestlers Maxine Sullens, Nora Garbuzovas, Cadence Grulla, Gwendalyn Wight and new Head Coach Scott Degraff attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting last week.

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Girls wrestling building towards bright future

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
As Scott Degraff takes the reins as the new Head Coach of the newly formed Lumpkin girls wrestling team, they continue to create an identity of their own. This week the squad attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting in an attempt to attract more interest in the growing sport.
Trenton Brooksher powers a tire over during the relay race as Coach Stoney Lunsford looks on.

Trenton Brooksher powers a tire over during the relay race as Coach Stoney Lunsford looks on.

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Lumpkin football wraps up summer workouts

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Lumpkin football team wrapped up their summer burn competitions this week. The competition saw several events throughout the summer that pitted the teams against each other.
Head Coach Brent Howell talks to his Lumpkin soccer team following a game last season.

Head Coach Brent Howell talks to his Lumpkin soccer team following a game last season.

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Summer soccer preparation going strong

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Lumpkin soccer team has been hard at work after the conclusion of their winning season, taking full advantage of their summer time workouts. The Indian’s season concluded with a winning record of 8-6 overall and 4-2 in Area 7-AAA regional play.
After already putting together an impressive high school basketball career, Lumpkin County’s Averie Jones has committed to playing for the University of North Georgia.

After already putting together an impressive high school basketball career, Lumpkin County’s Averie Jones has committed to playing for the University of North Georgia.

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Jones commits to UNG basketball following senior season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Lumpkin basketball standout Averie Jones has accomplished a lot on the basketball court. Now, University of North Georgia basketball fans are looking forward to the day when Jones steps onto the floor at the UNG Convocation Center.
The Lumpkin volleyball team discusses their game plan ahead of the scrimmage game.

The Lumpkin volleyball team discusses their game plan ahead of the scrimmage game.

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Volleyball team battles tough opponents in summer action

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams had the opportunity to compete summer scrimmage games this week. The event took place at Seckinger High School in Buford.
LEFT: Gwendalyn Wight and Nora Garbuzovas prepare for their big day at the competition in Fargo. RIGHT: Austin Marshall and Nathan Nielsen arrive in Fargo for their national competition.

LEFT: Gwendalyn Wight and Nora Garbuzovas prepare for their big day at the competition in Fargo. RIGHT: Austin Marshall and Nathan Nielsen arrive in Fargo for their national competition.

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Wrestling standouts set to compete at nationals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A group of talented Lumpkin wrestlers will compete in the world’s largest wrestling tournament, the USMC Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, through July 22.