Sports

The Lumpkin defense held strong for nearly three quarters, but Dawson eventually overcame the Indians with a strong ground game to pull away for the win.

The Lumpkin defense held strong for nearly three quarters, but Dawson eventually overcame the Indians with a strong ground game to pull away for the win.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin football can’t hold back Dawson in region matchup

Cooper Huau
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
In a game that would effectively decide the Region Championship, Lumpkin County saw their chance at victory fade as Dawson County pulled away in the second half on Friday night to earn a 38-10 win. Indians head coach Heath Webb said Lumpkin had their work cut out for them.
The Lumpkin County varsity softball team saw many exciting moments this season on their way to competing in the Super Regionals.

The Lumpkin County varsity softball team saw many exciting moments this season on their way to competing in the Super Regionals.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin softball wraps up season with playoff trip

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School varsity softball squad competed in the GHSA Softball Super Regionals recently. After wins against Dawson and Gilmer in the Region 7-AAA Tournament, the Indians went on the next week to fall 9-0 to Monroe Area (from Region 8-AAA).
Kate Jackson celebrates her scholarship signing along with (front row, left) mother Janet Jackson, sister Keira Jackson, (back row) dad Patrick Jackson and brother Pat Jackson.

Kate Jackson celebrates her scholarship signing along with (front row, left) mother Janet Jackson, sister Keira Jackson, (back row) dad Patrick Jackson and brother Pat Jackson.

Exclusive Content

Jackson to continue basketball career with Emmanuel College

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
It was a day of celebration as the Lumpkin County High School athletics program recognized four seniors as scholarship athletes last Thursday morning.
Lumpkin County senior Caleb Norrell grabbed an interception for a touchdown against White County on Friday night.

Lumpkin County senior Caleb Norrell grabbed an interception for a touchdown against White County on Friday night.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin offense overpowers White County for region win

Cooper Huau
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football squad continued to play strong through the region portion of the schedule this week, traveling to Cleveland to take on White County.
The LCHS Raiders team is pictured (back row, from left): Jake McCaskle, Karen Quiroz, Chase Cootware, Brianna Mikeals, Ru Helvie (front row) Ashlyn Jewell, Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Selah Miller, Noah Stover, Titus Hess (not pictured: Gideon O’Bryant).

The LCHS Raiders team is pictured (back row, from left): Jake McCaskle, Karen Quiroz, Chase Cootware, Brianna Mikeals, Ru Helvie (front row) Ashlyn Jewell, Cameron Rairigh, Greg Hornbeck, Selah Miller, Noah Stover, Titus Hess (not pictured: Gideon O’Bryant).

Exclusive Content

Raiders team is All-Service Mixed Div. State Champs

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Battling teams from all around the state, the Lumpkin County Raiders Team claimed first place in each individual event and therefore first place overall at the All Services State Championship.
The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold performers not only entertains football fans at halftime, they also show off their hard-earned skills at competitions throughout the year.

The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold performers not only entertains football fans at halftime, they also show off their hard-earned skills at competitions throughout the year.

Exclusive Content

Band of Gold earns high marks at competition

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold has had a great season performing on the gridiron. To prepare for halftime shows, parades and competitions, the band practices a couple hours a day, three days a week, according to D.I. Brunson, director of bands for Lumpkin County High School.
It’s been a season of success and challenges for the Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team, who are competing in State this week.

It’s been a season of success and challenges for the Lumpkin County varsity volleyball team, who are competing in State this week.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin volleyball earns two wins at Region Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Cannon Crompton / The Nugget  -----------------------  The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball squad earned the No. 4 seed for this week’s state tournament thanks to wins against Gilmer County and Pickens County in the regional tournament.
The varsity football team prepares for their game this Friday at White County.

The varsity football team prepares for their game this Friday at White County.

Lumpkin football prepares to battle White County on the road

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Lumpkin County varsity football team used a bye week to get some extra rest and healing time, as well as time to prepare for their upcoming game this Friday. Lumpkin will travel to Cleveland to face White County in a Region 7-AAA matchup.
Lumpkin County eighth grader Mathieu Weber (center) finished third at the team’s recent race.

Lumpkin County eighth grader Mathieu Weber (center) finished third at the team’s recent race.

Exclusive Content

Mountain bike team finds podium in recent race

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Cooper Huau / The Nugget  -----------------------  The Lumpkin County mountain bike racing team competed in its third race of the season on October 9. In this race—the Dual at Dauset Trails—the team had two podium finishes.
The Indians battled Gilmer County on the road in a clash of top teams in Region 7-AAA. Lumpkin’s Cal Faulkner came in at quarterback for much of the second half. Lumpkin earned a 31-28 comeback win.

The Indians battled Gilmer County on the road in a clash of top teams in Region 7-AAA. Lumpkin’s Cal Faulkner came in at quarterback for much of the second half. Lumpkin earned a 31-28 comeback win.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin football shocks Gilmer with comeback victory

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
By Cooper Huau / The Nugget  -------------------  The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team was trailing or tied for all but the final 35 seconds of their game at Gilmer on Friday night.