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The LCMS Boys Cross Country team claimed a ninth place finish in the state with their performance at the Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

The LCMS Boys Cross Country team claimed a ninth place finish in the state with their performance at the Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

Middle School boys cross-country earns Top-10 finish at State

After blazing through a successful 2021 campaign, the Lumpkin County Middle School Cross Country team finished their season on a high note yet again, with the boys team taking ninth place at the Georgia Middle School State Cross Country Championships 2021 on Saturday, Oct.
The Indians celebrate a point during their Region Tournament match against North Hall during Day 2 of the 7 AAA  Region Tournament on Thursday.

The Indians celebrate a point during their Region Tournament match against North Hall during Day 2 of the 7 AAA Region Tournament on Thursday.

Volleyball team earns spot in State Playoffs

With two wins in the 7-AAA Region Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 6, the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team clinched a spot in the AAA State Playoffs and third place in the Region. Lumpkin went on to lose to No.
Kelsey Marshall slams a double into the gap in her Senior Night game on Friday against North Hall. Marshall then came around to score one batter later, representing Lumpkin’s lone run of the night, falling 4-1 to the Trojans.

Kelsey Marshall slams a double into the gap in her Senior Night game on Friday against North Hall. Marshall then came around to score one batter later, representing Lumpkin’s lone run of the night, falling 4-1 to the Trojans.

Softball team concludes difficult season with loss to North Hall

An unexpectedly tough season came to an end for the LCHS softball team on Friday as the team hosted North Hall for its Senior Night game, losing 4-1 to the Trojans. With the loss, the team finished its season with a 7-17 overall record, going 6-14 in region play.
Lumpkin sophomore Mason Sullens avoids would-be tacklers with a huge run for Lumpkin’s longest play of the night before eventually punching the ball in for the Indians’ lone score against North Hall.

Lumpkin sophomore Mason Sullens avoids would-be tacklers with a huge run for Lumpkin’s longest play of the night before eventually punching the ball in for the Indians’ lone score against North Hall.

Fooball team's win streak ended by Trojans

Riding a win streak for the first time in five years, the LCHS football team came into its game against North Hall looking to take another step, launching headlong into the playoff picture for Region 7 AAA with a win.
Preston Cox and his defensive teammates run off the field in celebration after Cox made the game-saving tackle on fourth down to give the Indians their second win of the season.

Preston Cox and his defensive teammates run off the field in celebration after Cox made the game-saving tackle on fourth down to give the Indians their second win of the season.

Football team digs in to earn second-straight victory

After 47 minutes of play in a back-and-forth game that saw five lead changes, it all came down to one final moment for the Indians on Friday night. With 46.
The LCHS Volleyball team celebrated its two seniors, Reagan Spivey and Kiersta Trammell on Tuesday, before winning its Senior night game against Rabun County. The team also celebrated Trammell, who recently scored her 1500th assist in her time at Lumpkin as the team’s setter.

The LCHS Volleyball team celebrated its two seniors, Reagan Spivey and Kiersta Trammell on Tuesday, before winning its Senior night game against Rabun County. The team also celebrated Trammell, who recently scored her 1500th assist in her time at Lumpkin as the team’s setter.

Volleyball seniors help Lumpkin earn victory

The LCHS Volleyball team celebrated its two seniors in style on Tuesday, defeating Rabun County in three straight sets on Senior Night. The program’s two seniors, Reagan Spivey and Kiersta Trammell, both excelled on Tuesday to help lead the team to the win.
Natalie Shubert sends a first-inning pitch over the fence in left field to give the Indians an early lead over region foes Cherokee Bluff on Thursday.

Natalie Shubert sends a first-inning pitch over the fence in left field to give the Indians an early lead over region foes Cherokee Bluff on Thursday.

Despite strong play, softball squad has tough week

A couple of home runs and a late-inning rally weren’t enough for the LCHS Softball team to take down Cherokee Bluff, which sits at second in the region standings, on Thursday when the team fell 9-6. “We’ve lost some heartbreakers this year,” head coach Joseph Jones said.
Haley Sparks steps to slap a pitch in a recent game. Sparks and teammate Brooke Temples led the way for the Indians against North Hall with two hits each as Lumpkin put up 10 runs in the defeat.

Haley Sparks steps to slap a pitch in a recent game. Sparks and teammate Brooke Temples led the way for the Indians against North Hall with two hits each as Lumpkin put up 10 runs in the defeat.

Softball team's strong effort spoiled by North Hall

The Lumpkin County High School softball team dropped a heart-breaking loss on Friday to North Hall to finish out its week with a 1-2 record, as the season gets closer to wrapping up. The Indians were scheduled to face off against North Hall on Monday, but the game was rescheduled to Friday.
The LCMS Boys Cross Country team continued its undefeated season, winning its last two meets at Fannin and White County, leading up to the Region Championship on Tuesday.

The LCMS Boys Cross Country team continued its undefeated season, winning its last two meets at Fannin and White County, leading up to the Region Championship on Tuesday.

Middle School runners turn in strong performances

The Lumpkin County Middle School cross country teams placed six medalists at the recent Blue Ridge Hero Run with Keli George claiming second place in the girls division while Hagen Glenn won the boys division, followed by teammates Jack Fugich (3rd), Solomon Alhadeff (5th), Cooper Marling (6th) and...
Lumpkin’s Averie Jones goes up for a spike in a recent game. Head coach Haley Dibble mentioned Jones as a key player in the last week of play, often coming “out of nowhere to save the ball.”

Lumpkin’s Averie Jones goes up for a spike in a recent game. Head coach Haley Dibble mentioned Jones as a key player in the last week of play, often coming “out of nowhere to save the ball.”

Volleyball team gears up for postseason competition

While the LCHS Volleyball team’s dreams of running through the region with an undefeated record are gone, thanks to a tough three-set loss to North Hall on Tuesday, the Indians are still gearing up for postseason success following one final region match on Wednesday.