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After coaching wrestling and several other sports for the last 15 years, Mike Powell was ready for a new challenge. Now, Powell aims to “change the culture” around Lumpkin athletics as the new LCHS Athletic Director.

After coaching wrestling and several other sports for the last 15 years, Mike Powell was ready for a new challenge. Now, Powell aims to “change the culture” around Lumpkin athletics as the new LCHS Athletic Director.

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New Athletic Director brings a love of sports to LCHS

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Mike Powell has always been a fan of two things: sports and small towns. So when Powell first heard about the opening to be the new Athletic Director at LCHS, he was immediately sold.
Rising Lumpkin senior Jones Harris takes a shot during the Indians’ recent Shot Clock League game versus Lakeview. Both LCHS basketball teams have competed in several games with the newly implemented shot clock rules in order to be ready for this season.

Rising Lumpkin senior Jones Harris takes a shot during the Indians’ recent Shot Clock League game versus Lakeview. Both LCHS basketball teams have competed in several games with the newly implemented shot clock rules in order to be ready for this season.

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High school basketball teams to begin using shot clock

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
As the clock slowly begins to wind down on summer, the GHSA recently announced the implementation of a 35 second shot clock beginning in the 2022-2023 season.
UNG Soccer Complex

UNG Soccer Complex

Smith, Casanova named new UNG assistant coaches

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The University of North Georgia Athletics department added two new assistant coaches last week, as Iain Smith and Ben Casanova joined the coaching staffs of the UNG Women’s Soccer and Men’s Basketball teams respectively.
UNG Tennis head coach Kent Norsworthy instructs campers at the LCHS Tennis Camp.

UNG Tennis head coach Kent Norsworthy instructs campers at the LCHS Tennis Camp.

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LCHS Tennis serves up camp to improve skills

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Lumpkin County High School partnered with UNG tennis coach Kent Norsworthy for its annual camp with the goal of growing the game of tennis in North Georgia.
Exuding the spirit of the camp’s namesake, Annah Faith Robinson, the cheerleaders at Annah’s Little Indians Cheer Camp ended the camp by “Going Bananas,” a tradition that has carried on through generations of Lumpkin cheerleaders.

Exuding the spirit of the camp’s namesake, Annah Faith Robinson, the cheerleaders at Annah’s Little Indians Cheer Camp ended the camp by “Going Bananas,” a tradition that has carried on through generations of Lumpkin cheerleaders.

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Cheer camp teaches current and future squad members

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
After not having the camp last year due to COVID restrictions, the eighth annual Annah’s Little Indians Cheer Camp was back in action last week, which for the campers was...bananas.
The UNG Baseball team accounted for six of UNG’s 51 total athletes named to the Peach Belt Conference’s Teams of Academic Distinction.

The UNG Baseball team accounted for six of UNG’s 51 total athletes named to the Peach Belt Conference’s Teams of Academic Distinction.

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UNG athletes named to PBC Team of Academic Distinction

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The University of North Georgia athletics had 51 athletes across 11 different sports earn their way onto the Peach Belt Conference Team of Academic Distinction last week.
Wes Wessely returns a volley alongside teammate Don Riley during the Yahoola Creek Pickleball tournament last weekend at Parks & Rec.

Wes Wessely returns a volley alongside teammate Don Riley during the Yahoola Creek Pickleball tournament last weekend at Parks & Rec.

Pickleball offers fun, competition for all ages

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, June 17, 2021
There's a new sport in town that's not so new after all. Pickleball has swept the country over the past few years and there is a thriving local scene where players young and old (and everywhere in between) compete together.
Landon Marler was one of many cowboy and cowgirl competitors that put their roping and riding skills to the test at the Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch in the Mountains on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12.

Landon Marler was one of many cowboy and cowgirl competitors that put their roping and riding skills to the test at the Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch in the Mountains on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12.

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Mountain Top Rodeo returns to R Ranch for 32nd installment

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Cowboys and Cowgirls from as far away as Hico, Texas and as local as Dahlonega competed this weekend during the 32nd Annual Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch in the Mountains. Put on by 4L and Diamond S Rodeo, Dahlonega played host to two days of roping, riding and wrangling.
LCHS alum and LCMS Baseball Coach Daniel McCrary (right) shows Kason Dehne the proper ready position as an infielder preparing to field the ball during the Lil’ Indians Baseball Camp held at the high school last week.

LCHS alum and LCMS Baseball Coach Daniel McCrary (right) shows Kason Dehne the proper ready position as an infielder preparing to field the ball during the Lil’ Indians Baseball Camp held at the high school last week.

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LCHS Baseball Camp focuses on fundamentals

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, June 17, 2021
From throwing and catching to learning how to hit and pitch, LCHS Baseball Head Coach Jonathan Gastley focused on putting the fun in fundamentals during the Lil’ Indians Baseball Camp held last week.
LCHS Athletic Director and longtime coach Nicky Jenkins accepts his recognition as 2019-20 AAA AD of the Year during a football game last fall.

LCHS Athletic Director and longtime coach Nicky Jenkins accepts his recognition as 2019-20 AAA AD of the Year during a football game last fall.

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Lumpkin County Athletic Director Nicky Jenkins retires

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Wednesday marked the end of an era in Lumpkin County athletics. After working his entire career in Lumpkin through various roles from elementary to high school, LCHS Athletic Director Nicky Jenkins finally hung up his keys for the last time.