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A flame-throwing Natalie Shubert notched 14 strikeouts against the Gilmer County competition last Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Lynden/The Nugget)

A flame-throwing Natalie Shubert notched 14 strikeouts against the Gilmer County competition last Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Lynden/The Nugget)

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Softball edges Gilmer thanks to strong pitching performance

Sam Lynden
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Lumpkin County Indians had a solid showing last Tuesday as ace Natalie Shubert threw fire from the mound, striking out a total of 14 flummoxed Gilmer County batters.
The Lumpkin County High School football team has been preparing hard this summer. They kick off the season at home Aug. 19.

The Lumpkin County High School football team has been preparing hard this summer. They kick off the season at home Aug. 19.

Lumpkin football starts season tonight vs. Riverside

Jake Cantrell
Friday, August 19, 2022
As the Lumpkin County High School football team prepares to take the field for the first time this season on Friday, it’ll be the official start of a long journey, one new head coach Heath Webb expects will take the Indians into uncharted waters and a new chapter of Lumpkin County football.
Lumpkin County pitcher Natalie Shubert has been a standout for the team in the early part of the season.

Lumpkin County pitcher Natalie Shubert has been a standout for the team in the early part of the season.

High school softball squad earns big win versus Rabun

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
By Sam Lynden The Nugget The Lumpkin County High School Indians softball squad has been firing on all cylinders this week. After dropping last Wednesday’s game with Forsyth Central, the home team crushed Rabun County on Thursday by a score of 17-1.
New Lumpkin County High School football head coach Heath Webb speaks to his team after a practice last week.

New Lumpkin County High School football head coach Heath Webb speaks to his team after a practice last week.

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Football team prepares for final week of pre-season

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Sam Lynden / The Nugget ----------------- A new-look Lumpkin County High School football team kicked off fall season with a practice scrimmage on Friday, showing off what the new team can do.
Lumpkin County third baseman Hailey Mincey runs out a hit as the team kicks off its season at home against Madison County last week.

Lumpkin County third baseman Hailey Mincey runs out a hit as the team kicks off its season at home against Madison County last week.

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Softball team begins season by taking on Madison County

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
By David Zunker / The Nugget ------------------- The school year and softball season both started last week—nearly simultaneously, and apparently with about the same agenda: learning, and celebrating the power of good mentoring.
Scooter Ligon became the first Lumpkin County student to accept a scholarship for bass fishing.

Scooter Ligon became the first Lumpkin County student to accept a scholarship for bass fishing.

Ligon signs with Emmanuel College bass fishing team

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, August 11, 2022
When Scooter Ligon first started fishing, it was just as a hobby. Now, the recent Lumpkin County High School graduate is preparing to take his favorite hobby to the collegiate ranks, and make some history on the way.
Kiersta Trammell signed to play college volleyball with Georgia College in a signing ceremony with her family before graduating last spring.

Kiersta Trammell signed to play college volleyball with Georgia College in a signing ceremony with her family before graduating last spring.

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Trammell to continue volleyball career at Georgia College

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
From her first moment playing volleyball in middle school, Kiersta Trammell knew it was her sport. From her first day playing in high school, Trammell knew she wanted to one day play in college. “In middle school, I just loved it. Me and Reagan [Spivey] started out together,” Trammell said.
New LCMS Football head coach Zack Stroud looks for his program to become a foundation for the high school football team, providing good players that already fit into the high school system upon arrival.

New LCMS Football head coach Zack Stroud looks for his program to become a foundation for the high school football team, providing good players that already fit into the high school system upon arrival.

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Middle school football learning ‘top-down’ approach

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
For Zack Stroud, a staple of the LCMS football coaching staff for the last four years and newly named head coach for the 2022 season, the mission is simple. “The number one thing that we want to do down here is, first and foremost, we simply want kids to love football,” Stroud said.
Lumpkin wrestling’s Team Georgia representatives at Nationals, from left, Nathan Nielsen, coach Will Johnson and Austin Marshall, competed in Fargo at what is known as the largest wrestling tournament in the world last month.

Lumpkin wrestling’s Team Georgia representatives at Nationals, from left, Nathan Nielsen, coach Will Johnson and Austin Marshall, competed in Fargo at what is known as the largest wrestling tournament in the world last month.

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Lumpkin County wrestlers compete at Nationals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Lumpkin County Wrestling was well represented on the national stage this summer as five local wrestlers qualified and competed in national events.
Blake Knepper prepares for take off in one of his events at the state swim meet in Tifton last weekend. The Lumpkin County Swim team brought home a program-best 21 medals from the season finale, marking the end to a successful season.

Blake Knepper prepares for take off in one of his events at the state swim meet in Tifton last weekend. The Lumpkin County Swim team brought home a program-best 21 medals from the season finale, marking the end to a successful season.

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Parks & Rec Swim Team earns 21 medals at State event

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, July 28, 2022
After setting a program record for qualifying more kids into the state meet than ever before, the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Swim Team made its mark in the water in Tifton setting even more program records.