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Lumpkin wrestler Jacob Pricer ties up an opponent in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament last week.

Lumpkin wrestler Jacob Pricer ties up an opponent in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament last week.

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Wrestling team takes first place in tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, December 22, 2022
It was a big weekend of wrestling as the Lumpkin County High School squad hosted 16 schools in the Holiday Nutcracker Tournament in a massive winner-take-all event.
Wrestler TJ Payne takes on his Dawson County opponent during Lumpkin’s home meet last week.

Wrestler TJ Payne takes on his Dawson County opponent during Lumpkin’s home meet last week.

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Wrestling team earns wins on Alumni Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
It was a meeting of the past and the present at the Lumpkin County High School tribe house last Tuesday as the wrestling team hosted Alumni Night. Lumpkin honored past coaches and champions, in what turned out to be a successful event.
Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Lexi Pierce and Mary Mullinax both reached the 1,000 career points milestone during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

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Girls basketball bounces back to earn two wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
In need of a way to bounce back from their first loss of the season on the road versus Wesleyan (74-68), the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball squad hosted region opponent West Hall on Friday at LCHS. It was an extremely one-sided contest, with the Indians winning big, 94-4.
Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

Lumpkin senior Clayton Woodham takes on a West Hall defender in Friday night’s home game.

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Boys basketball battles West Hall and Wesleyan

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Lumpkin varsity boys basketball team was hoping to continue winning after taking down Lakeview, but ran up against a couple of tough region opponents—Wesleyan and West Hall—in last week’s competition. The Indians welcomed West Hall to their home court on Friday.
Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Lumpkin County quarterback Cooper Scott was named Region Player of theYear after throwing for 1,480 yards and 16 passing touchdowns this season.

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Football All-Region honors are earned by Lumpkin players

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The season honors poured in for the Lumpkin County varsity football squad last week as ten players were named to the 7-AAA All-Region team.
Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

Senior Lexi Pierce had a strong showing for Lumpkin with 14 points against Chestatee.

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Girls basketball beats Chestatee for fifth-straight win

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team returned from the Thanksgiving holidays with a non-region matchup versus Chestatee (8A-AAAA) on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Lumpkin was able to come away with their fifth-straight win to start the season with a 71-39 victory over the War Eagles.
Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

Middle school wrestlers Liam Nielson, Caleb Soles, and Alexander Nielson cheer on one of their teammates during the Lumpkin County match at Clear Creek last week.

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Middle school wrestling battles Clear Creek in close match as season nears conclusion

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Lumpkin County Middle School wrestling team was in full gear as they traveled to Clear Creek last week. It was a highly-contested back and forth battle against the Bobcats for the region’s second seed going into the postseason. However, Lumpkin came up just short, falling 44-40 in the meet.
LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

LCHS Rifle team sharpshooters, from left, Laura Hoch, Freshman JT Wright and Brynn Foster take aim while facing off against Riverside on November 15.

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Lumpkin rifle team tops Riverside for second-straight win

Matt Aiken
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team continued their sharp-shooting ways on November 15 as they topped Riverside Military Academy for a first place finish against the Eagles.
Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

Lumpkin County's Greta Garbuzovas earned a pin at the Flowery Branch JV Duals recently.

High School wrestling team is off to strong start

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling program had a busy week during the Thanksgiving break with the team battling tough competitors. The Indians traveled to the Buford Invitational on Saturday, November 19. The Lumpkin varsity squad earned 11th out of 19.
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

The Lumpkin County girls basketball team has handled all challengers in the early part of the season.

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Girls basketball goes undefeated in Gladiator Showcase tournament

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
It was a successful start to the Thanksgiving break for the Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team as they won both games at the Gladiator Showcase at Johns Creek High School. To start the tournament on Monday, Nov. 21, the Indians defeated Woodstock (Region 6-AAAAAA) 69-23.