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Lumpkin wrestlers gather together following their very successful meet.

Lumpkin wrestlers gather together following their very successful meet.

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Wrestlers advance to Southeast Regionals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
A total of six Lumpkin athletes qualified for Fargo, North Dakota and advanced to the Southeast Regionals this week following some tough competition in both Greco and Freestyle events.
The Lumpkin County defense lines up against the North Cobb Christian offense in the spring game on Friday night.

The Lumpkin County defense lines up against the North Cobb Christian offense in the spring game on Friday night.

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Lumpkin football finds spring game success

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The LCHS football team picked back up right where they left off last year, as they hosted North Cobb Christian School for their spring game Friday night. The Indians were able to come away with a 49-6 victory over the Eagles.
Head Coach William Mayfield, Assistant Coach Teri Hilchie, Wyatt Windham, and Assistant Coach Scott Mildenhall celebrate Lumpkin’s historic season together.

Head Coach William Mayfield, Assistant Coach Teri Hilchie, Wyatt Windham, and Assistant Coach Scott Mildenhall celebrate Lumpkin’s historic season together.

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Track athletes represent Lumpkin at State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Lumpkin track season came to an exciting conclusion last week, as two of Lumpkin’s own competed against some of the best athletes in the state. Kaylee Caldwell and Wyatt Windham both came away with exceptional performances that led to some of the best placements in school history.
Lumpkin’s Harper Davenport (left) and Alejandro Narvaez earned First Team All-Region honors this season.

Lumpkin’s Harper Davenport (left) and Alejandro Narvaez earned First Team All-Region honors this season.

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Lumpkin baseball players earn All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Lumpkin baseball team had several athletes earn 7-AAA All-Region honors following a great season. The team’s overall performance saw great improvement under the leadership of new Head Coach Ryan Zaideman.
The Lumpkin County boys tennis team pauses for a moment following their game against Savannah Country Day School. (Photo submitted to The Nugget)

The Lumpkin County boys tennis team pauses for a moment following their game against Savannah Country Day School. (Photo submitted to The Nugget)

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Tennis team’s historic season comes to end in Final Four

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Lumpkin Tennis team competed in two matches in the GHSA Class AAA State Playoffs. The squad’s first match of the week saw them travel to Morgan County, where they were able to come away with a big win that earned them a spot in the Final Four for the first time in school history.
Lumpkin County’s Nicolas Esqueda was named Region 7-AAA Player of the year.

Lumpkin County’s Nicolas Esqueda was named Region 7-AAA Player of the year.

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Lumpkin soccer earns All-Region honors

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A total of 13 girls players and nine boys players on the Lumpkin County High School soccer teams were recently awarded 7-AAA All-region honors in first team. Nicolas Esqueda was named Player of the Year after 17 goals and six assists in 14 matches this season.
Lumpkin County High School girls golf team

Lumpkin County High School girls golf team

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Lumpkin golf competes in Area Tourney at UGA

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Lumpkin golf team saw Junior Jac Chambers and Sophomore Nicole Sandberg put up great performances at the GHSA Area Tournament. Chambers and Sandburg have proven to be crucial to the success of the golf team this season.
Scott Degraff will be the new Lumpkin girls wrestling team head coach. The GHSA recently decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.

Scott Degraff will be the new Lumpkin girls wrestling team head coach. The GHSA recently decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.

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LCHS girls wrestling team welcomes new coach

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The sport of girls wrestling has seen exponential growth over the recent years. To better serve the ever-growing sport, the GHSA committee decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.
Lumpkin’s Wyatt Windham won a Region title in the 800-meter event with a time of 2:05.89.

Lumpkin’s Wyatt Windham won a Region title in the 800-meter event with a time of 2:05.89.

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Lumpkin earns gold at Region track meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Lumpkin track team continued their record-breaking streak at Regionals this week. The team was able to come away with 29 State qualifiers, 14 medal winners, seven new school records and two new Region Champions.