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Lumpkin eighth grader Emmie Reese goes up for a basket against the Fannin defense in last week’s game.

Lumpkin eighth grader Emmie Reese goes up for a basket against the Fannin defense in last week’s game.

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Eighth grade girls basketball takes down Fannin Rebels

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lumpkin County eighth grade girls basketball team hosted the Fannin County Rebels last week, in what was a fiercely contested game. The Indians were able to walk away with the 38-32 win but not before they earned the right to do so. The team also took the night to honor their eighth graders.
Lumpkin’s Mike Nichols takes on an opponent at the Tribe House. Nichols was able to pin his talented opponent from White County during the Area Duals last week.

Lumpkin’s Mike Nichols takes on an opponent at the Tribe House. Nichols was able to pin his talented opponent from White County during the Area Duals last week.

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Lumpkin wrestling impresses in Area Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School wrestlers competed in the Area Duals at White County to finish out last week’s competition. Both the girls and boys varsity teams took third place overall and moved on to the next round of the State Duals.
Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson puts up a shot during Lumpkin’s game against Webb as part of the team’s holiday tournament in Greeneville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Johnson Banks Ladies Classic)

Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson puts up a shot during Lumpkin’s game against Webb as part of the team’s holiday tournament in Greeneville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Johnson Banks Ladies Classic)

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Girls basketball battles top teams at tourney

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team traveled to Greeneville, Tenn. during the Christmas break to compete against some high-level opponents. Lumpkin came into the tournament with a 12-1 record and ranked No. 2 in the state in Class AAA.
Lumpkin County’s Austin Marshall earned a sixth place finish at the holiday tournament at Lambert High School.

Lumpkin County’s Austin Marshall earned a sixth place finish at the holiday tournament at Lambert High School.

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High school wrestling team takes on Hook’em Horns tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 5, 2023
In a field stacked with tough competitors, the Lumpkin County varsity wrestling team took 9th place overall at the Hook’em Holiday Classic at Lambert High School. The large 40-team tournament was held December 29–30 and included some of the best teams in the Southeast.
The Lumpkin County boys basketball team visited several historical places while in Charleston for the Carolina Invitational.

The Lumpkin County boys basketball team visited several historical places while in Charleston for the Carolina Invitational.

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Boys basketball travels to Charleston for holiday tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity boys basketball team traveled to Charleston, S.C. to compete in the Carolina Invitational December 28-30. It was a large event, consisting of 54 varsity teams, giving Lumpkin the opportunity to test their skills against teams from other states.
LCHS wrestlers—and sisters—Greta Garbuzovas (left) and Nora Garbuzovas both had standout performances at last week’s tournament.

LCHS wrestlers—and sisters—Greta Garbuzovas (left) and Nora Garbuzovas both had standout performances at last week’s tournament.

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Sisters show strength at wrestling tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School girls wrestling team competed in the War Eagle Invitational Wednesday Dec 21, showing great mental toughness and the desire to win.
Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax looks for an opening to the basket against the Milton defense. Mullinax and teammate Averie Jones were voted MVPs of last week’s tournament.

Lumpkin County’s Mary Mullinax looks for an opening to the basket against the Milton defense. Mullinax and teammate Averie Jones were voted MVPs of last week’s tournament.

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Girls basketball unbeaten at Kelly King Holiday Classic

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
It was a busy week for the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball team, competing in three games in three days at the Kelly King Classic holiday tournament.
Lumpkin sophomore TJ Gaddis advances the ball toward the basket in the Indians’ victory over Cross Keys.

Lumpkin sophomore TJ Gaddis advances the ball toward the basket in the Indians’ victory over Cross Keys.

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Boys basketball earns win during holiday tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Lumpkin County High School hosted the Kelly King Classic Dec. 20–22. The Lumpkin County boys team faced some tough competition and earned one victory during the tournament. In their first matchup of the tournament the Indians went up against Cross Keys.
Players representing Lumpkin County in the FCA East vs. West All-Star Classic were (from left) Cam Stringer, Mason Sullens, Caleb Norrell, head coach Heath Webb, Cooper Scott, Tavion Lawrence and Jay Grizzle alongside members of the LCHS Crunk Crew.

Players representing Lumpkin County in the FCA East vs. West All-Star Classic were (from left) Cam Stringer, Mason Sullens, Caleb Norrell, head coach Heath Webb, Cooper Scott, Tavion Lawrence and Jay Grizzle alongside members of the LCHS Crunk Crew.

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Lumpkin players, coach lead West to win in FCA All-Star Classic

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
For five of Lumpkin County’s senior players, the end of the season wasn’t the end of competition in 2022, as they were selected to take part in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes East vs. West All-Star Classic game on Dec 12.
Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson totaled 11 points and eight rebounds against Gilmer last week.

Lumpkin’s Kate Jackson totaled 11 points and eight rebounds against Gilmer last week.

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Girls basketball tops undefeated Pickens, Gilmer

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
After the big 90-point win against West Hall and toppling Northview 81-27 last week, the Lumpkin County girls varsity basketball team looked to keep things rolling against two region opponents as they hosted Gilmer on Tuesday and hit the road to battle an undefeated Pickens County team on Friday.