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Pictured (clockwise from top left): Margaret Simmons earned a second-team All-American honor. Kylee Smith was recognized as an All-American in all four of her seasons. Baseball player Nik Levensteins received two different All-American honors for his performance this past season. Shelby Hammontree claimed an All-American honorable mention this season.

Pictured (clockwise from top left): Margaret Simmons earned a second-team All-American honor. Kylee Smith was recognized as an All-American in all four of her seasons. Baseball player Nik Levensteins received two different All-American honors for his performance this past season. Shelby Hammontree claimed an All-American honorable mention this season.

All-American honors for UNG softball and baseball players

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
By UNG Reports The University of North Georgia softball and baseball programs combined to have four players honored with All-American status following the team’s 2021 Spring seasons.
Journey Gurley glides through the air and over the pole, vaulting her way to become UNG’s second national champion across all sports and first in Track and Field. Gurley cleared 4.25 meters to claim the championship.

Journey Gurley glides through the air and over the pole, vaulting her way to become UNG’s second national champion across all sports and first in Track and Field. Gurley cleared 4.25 meters to claim the championship.

UNG Track team competes in NCAA Championships

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
For the first time in program history, UNG’s Track and Field team sent athletes to compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships as Journey Gurley, Bree Hammond and Abigail Kirkland qualified for the event.
The Nighthawks let out a cheer during the team’s second game at the NCAA Division II Softball Championships in Denver, where the team beat Valdosta State 8-4 to stay alive in the tournament.

The Nighthawks let out a cheer during the team’s second game at the NCAA Division II Softball Championships in Denver, where the team beat Valdosta State 8-4 to stay alive in the tournament.

UNG Softball ends season in NCAA Division II National Championships

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
After surviving two elimination games, the University of North Georgia softball team saw their season come to a close in a 5-2 loss to No. 24 Biola Friday evening at the NCAA Division II Softball Championships in Denver.
Drew Bodney was the lone first-team representative for Lumpkin on the Region 7 AAA All-Region team. Bodney led the team in goals and will continue his soccer career at Tallulah Falls College.

Drew Bodney was the lone first-team representative for Lumpkin on the Region 7 AAA All-Region team. Bodney led the team in goals and will continue his soccer career at Tallulah Falls College.

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Boys soccer earns five All-Region honors

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The coaches of Region 7 AAA named five players from the LCHS Boys Soccer team to the All-Region team for their performance during the 2021season. Senior striker Dylan Bodney represented the Indians on the First Team while fellow senior Jonah Wade was named Second Team All-Region.
With eight goals and 12 assists in the attacking third while directing traffic from the midfield, Lumpkin’s Ashley Read was named Region 7 AAA Player of the Year after a dominant 2021 season.

With eight goals and 12 assists in the attacking third while directing traffic from the midfield, Lumpkin’s Ashley Read was named Region 7 AAA Player of the Year after a dominant 2021 season.

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Girls soccer lands 12 players on All-Region team

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
After a season that saw the Lumpkin County High School Girls Varsity Soccer team win a Region Championship and make it to the second round of the State Playoffs, the Indians were well represented on the All-Region 7 AAA team, with 12 players earning honors in addition to having the region’s Player...
The Nighthawks give head coach Mike Davenport a celebratory dousing after punching their ticket to the NCAA Division II Softball Championship in Denver with back-to-back wins over Lincoln Memorial University on Saturday.

The Nighthawks give head coach Mike Davenport a celebratory dousing after punching their ticket to the NCAA Division II Softball Championship in Denver with back-to-back wins over Lincoln Memorial University on Saturday.

UNG Softball battles back to advance to World Series

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
After a rollercoaster ride of a weekend, the No. 2 UNG Softball team battled back from the loser’s side of the bracket to win the Southeast Regional Tournament and claim a spot among the final eight teams in the nation at the NCAA Division II Softball Championship in Denver.
Lumpkin County athlete Grace Jones shows of her medal after placing sixth in the state in Shot Put.

Lumpkin County athlete Grace Jones shows of her medal after placing sixth in the state in Shot Put.

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Track team concludes season in State Finals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
After a resurgence of a season from LCHS Track in 2021, the team took that energy into the GHSA Track and Field Championships on May 13 where its final five competitors ended their seasons in the State Finals.
The LCHS Football team started 2021 with a win in its spring scrimmage on Wednesday after defeating Johnson High School 54-14. While the win won’t count toward the team’s record in the fall, it will give the team motivation to keep up the hard work this summer.

The LCHS Football team started 2021 with a win in its spring scrimmage on Wednesday after defeating Johnson High School 54-14. While the win won’t count toward the team’s record in the fall, it will give the team motivation to keep up the hard work this summer.

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Lumpkin shines in spring football game

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
For the first time since the GHSA began allowing teams to schedule spring football scrimmages against other schools again in 2017, the Lumpkin County High School football team took to the field for a live scrimmage against another school when they played Johnson High School last Wednesday, May 12.
The UNG Softball team claimed its seventh straight Peach Belt Conference Tournament Championship with a 3-1 win over Young Harris on Saturday, May 15.

The UNG Softball team claimed its seventh straight Peach Belt Conference Tournament Championship with a 3-1 win over Young Harris on Saturday, May 15.

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North Georgia Softball claims PBC Title, advances to Southeast Regional

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
With its win on Saturday, the University of North Georgia softball team finds itself in familiar territory, once again preparing for the road to the national championship with a Peach Belt Conference Tournament Championship trophy in tow.