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The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls soccer team finished with an outstanding 12-2-1 record this season.

The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls soccer team finished with an outstanding 12-2-1 record this season.

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Girls soccer ends 2023 campaign in second round of State

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity girls soccer team’s outstanding season came to a close last week as the Lady Indians were defeated 5-1 by Bremen High School in the second round of the State playoffs. On April 17, Lumpkin traveled to Bremen to face the top seed from Region 6-AAA.
Lumpkin senior Landon Greene celebrates a diving catch during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Lumpkin senior Landon Greene celebrates a diving catch during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

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Baseball team takes third seed as playoffs begin

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Indians celebrated Senior Night last week as they honored seniors Cooper Scott and Landon Greene. The Indians then faced off against Wesleyan in some highly contested games to determine the number two seed in the Region.
Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

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Boys tennis earns success in State Tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity boys tennis team has accomplished their goal of winning their first round of the State playoffs. The tournament ended with the Indians taking a 3-1 victory over Franklin County to advance.
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

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Middle school boys soccer wins championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It was the perfect ending to a literal perfect season, as the Lumpkin County Middle School Soccer team won the Region Championship last week with a come from behind victory over Dawsonville. The Indians didn’t give up a loss, finishing with a 7-0-1 record.
Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

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Lumpkin golf teams defeat Johnson at Achasta

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin golf squads hosted Johnson High School this week at Achasta Golf Club on what was a beautiful day to be outdoors, as both the boys and girls teams were able to come away with big wins. The boys team remained undefeated at 4-0 following their 187-208 victory over the Knights.
A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

Heroes baseball shows the true spirit of the game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin Heroes program is a group of volunteers and kids with disabilities that come together in display of heartwarming love for both each other and of baseball. The team seemed full of pure joy and full hearts as they took to the field.
Lumpkin’s Peyton Wood and the Indians team celebrate after retiring the side against Gilmer last week.

Lumpkin’s Peyton Wood and the Indians team celebrate after retiring the side against Gilmer last week.

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Lumpkin baseball continues hot region play with sweep

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The LCHS baseball team continued to dominate this week as the Indians took on Gilmer County, sweeping the Bobcats in the three-game series. Lumpkin, which is ranked No.
Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

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Tennis teams celebrate Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School tennis team hosted their Senior Night on Tuesday that saw them come away with a big win over West Hall. In honor of the event, seniors Will Bicknell and Jack Lowry had the opportunity to compete together in doubles action.
The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

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Soccer teams earn region wins during busy week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Cannon Crompton & Eligha Roper / The Nugget     -------------     It was a winning road trip for the LCHS soccer teams last week as Lumpkin traveled to Ellijay to take on Gilmer where both the girls and boys teams came away with region wins. Later in the week, both Lumpkin teams fell to Wesleyan.
Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

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Rifle team advances to State Competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Area 6 Region Champion Lumpkin County High School Precision Rifle Team competed in the first round of the GHSA Riflery State Playoffs on March 9, against the Area 8’s Midtown-Grady High School. Lumpkin prevailed in the match with a strong score of 1,159 compared to Midtown-Grady’s 839.