Sports

Lumpkin senior wrestler TJ Payne finished as an Area Champion at last week’s competition.

Lumpkin senior wrestler TJ Payne finished as an Area Champion at last week’s competition.

Exclusive Content

Wrestling teams see postseason success at many levels

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Lumpkin wrestling teams at many levels had a busy week, earning several accolades including an outstanding showing for the varsity at their Area championship competitions.
All the Lumpkin swimmers who competed at the recent event at UGA were able to set personal best times. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

All the Lumpkin swimmers who competed at the recent event at UGA were able to set personal best times. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

Exclusive Content

Swim team closes season in a big way at UGA

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The desire to constantly improve was on full display for the Lumpkin swim team this week when they traveled to the University of Georgia to compete in a huge event at a college level facility. Head coach Luke Maloney says he is proud of the team’s performance.
On a cold night for soccer, the Lumpkin County girls squad thoroughly defeated Monroe Area 6-0 last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper)

On a cold night for soccer, the Lumpkin County girls squad thoroughly defeated Monroe Area 6-0 last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper)

Exclusive Content

Soccer teams begin with scrimmage wins over Monroe Area

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
By Eligha Roper & Cannon Crompton / The Nugget ----------------- Soccer is back at LCHS as it’s finally that time of year again. Each of Lumpkin’s teams were able to walk away with big wins this week over Monroe Area High School, beginning their seasons on high notes.
Lumpkin rifle team member Laura Hoch takes aim at the targets in the victory over Parkview.

Lumpkin rifle team member Laura Hoch takes aim at the targets in the victory over Parkview.

Exclusive Content

Sharp-shooting Lumpkin rifle team tops Parkview

Eligha Roper
Friday, January 27, 2023
Think center, aim center, shoot center. That’s probably what was running through Lumpkin Rifle team members’ heads as they took on Parkview this past week, displaying superb precision as they were able to walk away with a big win.
Eighth grader Anna Davis said she is proud of the way the team battled back from a slow start to finish the season with a winning record.

Eighth grader Anna Davis said she is proud of the way the team battled back from a slow start to finish the season with a winning record.

Exclusive Content

Eighth grade girls basketball comeback falls short against Rebels

Eligha Roper
Friday, January 27, 2023
A gritty clash with the Fannin County Rebels in a regional tournament resulted in the end of a hard-fought season for the Lumpkin County Middle School’s Eighth Grade Basketball last week.
Mary Mullinax had a strong game with 18 points and nine rebounds in Lumpkin County’s win over White County.

Mary Mullinax had a strong game with 18 points and nine rebounds in Lumpkin County’s win over White County.

Exclusive Content

Girls basketball nets big victories against Wolves and Warriors

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 26, 2023
It was a winning week for the Lady Indians Basketball team as they traveled to White County to take on the 15-3 Warriors and then squared off with the 15-2 Wesleyan Wolves at home. The Indians were able to walk away with big victories in both games.
Lumpkin sophomore Cal Faulkner scored 21 points to help his team pull away from Dawson County for a victory last week.

Lumpkin sophomore Cal Faulkner scored 21 points to help his team pull away from Dawson County for a victory last week.

Exclusive Content

Boys basketball overcomes second-half surge to beat Dawson

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Facing off with Dawson County in an intense rivalry game at home Tuesday night, the Indians were looking for a win going into their remaining regional schedule, and also to improve their overall standings on the season.
Lumpkin swimming team seniors pictured (from left) are Riley Trusty, Alana Schroeder, Luke Schofield, Cole Fox and Madeline Kearney. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

Lumpkin swimming team seniors pictured (from left) are Riley Trusty, Alana Schroeder, Luke Schofield, Cole Fox and Madeline Kearney. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

Exclusive Content

Swim team dives into competition at Habersham meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School swim team competed in a large meet in Habersham last weekend, which included over 450 total swimmers. The Indians took ninth place overall, with region rival Dawsonville placing 16th overall. Head Coach Luke Maloney liked seeing what the team achieved.
Ciera Brooks breaks away from her Dawson defender. The junior finished with nine points and four steals.

Ciera Brooks breaks away from her Dawson defender. The junior finished with nine points and four steals.

Exclusive Content

Girls basketball takes down Dawson

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity girls team got back to their winning ways last week with a solid region win over neighboring rival Dawson County. The Indians took care of business against the Tigers last Tuesday in Dahlonega with the 54-45 victory. The first quarter was a low scoring affair.
Lumpkin County junior Stephen Sherrill drives in for a shot versus East Hall during the Gold City Shootout last week.

Lumpkin County junior Stephen Sherrill drives in for a shot versus East Hall during the Gold City Shootout last week.

Exclusive Content

LCHS boys basketball hosts Gold City Shootout tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Lumpkin played host to the Gold City Shootout this week where several teams had the opportunity to compete against some top level competition. The JV boys faced off with Chestatee to start the event and were able to thoroughly defeat the War Eagles 50-20.