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Madison (left) and Riley Myers are making history as the siblings both placed at the Region Championships in the same event and now look to do the same at Sectionals en route to the State Meet.

Madison (left) and Riley Myers are making history as the siblings both placed at the Region Championships in the same event and now look to do the same at Sectionals en route to the State Meet.

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Track sisters hope to hurdle into State Meet

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
When they step to the line this weekend, there will be just 100 meters of hurdles standing between them and a chance to go to the State Championship Meet. However, for Madison and Riley Myers, making it this far has already felt special.
Lumpkin senior Alyssa Chambers sends a drive off the tee during a recent match at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega. The senior finished her Lumpkin golf career last week at the Area Tournament as her team finished seventh out of 16 teams.

Lumpkin senior Alyssa Chambers sends a drive off the tee during a recent match at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega. The senior finished her Lumpkin golf career last week at the Area Tournament as her team finished seventh out of 16 teams.

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Golf teams finish season at Area Tournament

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
With a pair of seventh place performances at the Area Tournament, the LCHS Boys and Girls Golf teams finished their seasons on a high note last week at Apple Mountain.
Senior Will Mincey gets things going for the LCHS Baseball team with a bases-clearing double to give the Indians life in their final game of the season. Mincey added to his stellar day in his final high school at bat with the game tying RBI that helped Lumpkin secure one last win on the season.

Senior Will Mincey gets things going for the LCHS Baseball team with a bases-clearing double to give the Indians life in their final game of the season. Mincey added to his stellar day in his final high school at bat with the game tying RBI that helped Lumpkin secure one last win on the season.

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High school baseball celebrates senior day with victory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
With a three-run rally in the sixth inning, the Lumpkin County High School baseball team sent off its seniors and head coach in style through an 8-7 win over Tallulah Falls to conclude the 2022 season. Head coach Jonathan Gastley said it’s the way his players deserved to go out.
The LCHS Girls Soccer team jogs off to thank their supporters one last time in the 2022 season as the team fell just short of advancing to the Final Four with a 2-0 loss to Oconee County on Monday.

The LCHS Girls Soccer team jogs off to thank their supporters one last time in the 2022 season as the team fell just short of advancing to the Final Four with a 2-0 loss to Oconee County on Monday.

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Girls soccer concludes season in Elite Eight

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
After becoming known for its miraculous come-from-behind victories all season long, the LCHS Girls Soccer team found itself one miracle finish short of reaching the Final Four, falling 2-0 to Oconee County in the Elite Eight on Monday night to end its season.
Lumpkin leapers Kaylee Caldwell (left) and Mercades Housman pose atop the podium after securing first and second place in the triple jump event at the region championship competition. Housman took first in both triple jump and long jump with Caldwell a close second in both events.

Lumpkin leapers Kaylee Caldwell (left) and Mercades Housman pose atop the podium after securing first and second place in the triple jump event at the region championship competition. Housman took first in both triple jump and long jump with Caldwell a close second in both events.

Lumpkin track team sending 13 to Sectionals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Track team is set to send a record-number of athletes to the state sectionals after a solid performance at the Region 7 AAA track and field championships last Thursday and Friday at Cherokee Bluff High School.
The LCHS Girls Soccer team celebrates its first-round win over Sandy Creek last Tuesday. After Monday’s win over Pierce County, the Indians are Elite Eight bound.

The LCHS Girls Soccer team celebrates its first-round win over Sandy Creek last Tuesday. After Monday’s win over Pierce County, the Indians are Elite Eight bound.

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Girls soccer wins first two rounds in state tournament

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
After a six-hour trip to Blackshear to face Pierce County, the LCHS Girls Soccer team finds itself headed to the Elite Eight thanks to a 3-0 win over the Bears on Monday night. Following the win, head coach Don Brock said he’s feeling good about where his team stands in the tournament.
Returning state finalists in the girls 4x100, Kaylee Caldwell (right) hands off to Aniya Persaud smoothly. The runners finished second in the relay, inching to within a second of Cherokee Bluff, who has just edged them out all season long.

Returning state finalists in the girls 4x100, Kaylee Caldwell (right) hands off to Aniya Persaud smoothly. The runners finished second in the relay, inching to within a second of Cherokee Bluff, who has just edged them out all season long.

Track team warms up for Region - Girls

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Track team competed in Cherokee Bluff’s Last Chance Invitational meet on Friday for one last tune up before heading into region this week.
LCHS Baseball head coach Jonathan Gastley earned his 200th win on Monday, April 11 at Gilmer County when the Indians won 6-2.

LCHS Baseball head coach Jonathan Gastley earned his 200th win on Monday, April 11 at Gilmer County when the Indians won 6-2.

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Lumpkin baseball team earns 200th win for coach

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
With his team’s victory last Monday, April 11, Lumpkin County High School baseball head coach Jonathan Gastley eclipsed the 200-win mark with Lumpkin’s 6-2 win over Gilmer County on Monday. But for Gastley, the milestone victory was more about his team getting the victory.
Lumpkin’s five eligible to score shooters (from left) Rebecca Chester, Jake Gary, Joshua Molina, Liv Lusky and Maddy Moyer each take on the standing position, known to be the hardest of the three shooting positions. Head coach Ruthanne Conner said she felt this position is where her team separated itself from the opponents in its semifinal victory to send the team to the state finals.

Lumpkin’s five eligible to score shooters (from left) Rebecca Chester, Jake Gary, Joshua Molina, Liv Lusky and Maddy Moyer each take on the standing position, known to be the hardest of the three shooting positions. Head coach Ruthanne Conner said she felt this position is where her team separated itself from the opponents in its semifinal victory to send the team to the state finals.

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Rifle team to compete in GHSA State Championship

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The LCHS Rifle team is once again headed for the GHSA State Championship after a thrashing of Benjamin E. Mays High School in the Tournament Semifinals, 1,155 to 1,050 where two Lumpkin shooters scored over 290 out of 300 possible points.
Doubles No. 1 teammates (from left) Jack Lowry and Jack McKinney celebrate after a point during Lumpkin’s Region Tournament matches.

Doubles No. 1 teammates (from left) Jack Lowry and Jack McKinney celebrate after a point during Lumpkin’s Region Tournament matches.

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Boys tennis team ready for State playoffs

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Boys Tennis team is set to make a return to the State Tournament after a win over East Forsyth in the Region Tournament on March 29 put the team in the Top 4 for Region 7 AAA.