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Pictured (from left) Ben Sherrill, Reece Butler and Will Edwards claim first, second and third place in the 1600 Meter Run for the LCHS Track team during its meet at West Hall earlier in the season.

Pictured (from left) Ben Sherrill, Reece Butler and Will Edwards claim first, second and third place in the 1600 Meter Run for the LCHS Track team during its meet at West Hall earlier in the season.

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Lumpkin track team embraces underdog status

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Whether it’s having a first year head coach, having an extremely young team, or having last season cancelled early before Lumpkin was able to make its mark on the season, the expectations for the LCHS track team were set pretty low by the other teams in the area.
Hannah Davis returns a volley back to her opponent during her match against Gilmer on Thursday. The Indians claimed a 4-1 victory over the Bobcats and continued their Region Matching winning streak heading into the final week of the regular season.

Hannah Davis returns a volley back to her opponent during her match against Gilmer on Thursday. The Indians claimed a 4-1 victory over the Bobcats and continued their Region Matching winning streak heading into the final week of the regular season.

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Girls tennis keeps perfect region record

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The Lumpkin County girls tennis team continued its unblemished region record on Thursday with a 4-1 win over Gilmer County.
The Nighthawks softball team has built a strong competitive record over the past several seasons. Now they are once again ranked No. 1 in Div. II NCAA.

The Nighthawks softball team has built a strong competitive record over the past several seasons. Now they are once again ranked No. 1 in Div. II NCAA.

UNG softball team returns to No. 1 ranking

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
by UNG Athletics The University of North Georgia softball team has been named the No. 1 team in the nation by the NFCA Wednesday. North Georgia captured 12 first place votes, rising one spot from last week’s poll.
The Lumpkin County High School Varsity Boys Soccer team lines up to take the field against North Hall on Friday. Led by freshman Brauner Boegner (left) in goal, the Indians kept the clean sheet against the Trojans, holding on for a 1-0 win.

The Lumpkin County High School Varsity Boys Soccer team lines up to take the field against North Hall on Friday. Led by freshman Brauner Boegner (left) in goal, the Indians kept the clean sheet against the Trojans, holding on for a 1-0 win.

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Boys soccer breaks through for first win of the season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Scoring chance after scoring chance went by for the Indians with no score. Knowing the importance of the game, a frustrated Ben Orton yelled out from the backline. “This is our season!” he shouted. The team kept pushing, kept creating opportunities and held the momentum.
Bella Brock, who plays No. 1 Singles for the LCHS Girls Tennis team, prepares to serve during her match against North Hall.

Bella Brock, who plays No. 1 Singles for the LCHS Girls Tennis team, prepares to serve during her match against North Hall.

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Girls and boys tennis teams top North Hall

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
As a perennial power in the region for years, North Hall was circled on the LCHS tennis schedule since the season began. And with Tuesday’s victories by both the boys and girls teams, both teams are off to a successful start to the region season.
MaKenzie Caldwell works in the low post against the Cross Creek defender during Lumpkin’s Final Four matchup.

MaKenzie Caldwell works in the low post against the Cross Creek defender during Lumpkin’s Final Four matchup.

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Girls basketball ends season in State Final Four

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
With 5.8 seconds left in a tied game, Lumpkin senior Isabel Davenport stepped to the free throw line in what was known to be her final game in the Lumpkin County High School gym.
A young and “unique group,” the 2021 LCHS Varsity Baseball team is preparing to begin their region schedule this week. Head coach Jonathan Gastley says he has high expectations for his team.

A young and “unique group,” the 2021 LCHS Varsity Baseball team is preparing to begin their region schedule this week. Head coach Jonathan Gastley says he has high expectations for his team.

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Baseball team looks to exceed expectations this season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
As the LCHS Varsity Baseball team prepares for the upcoming region schedule, head coach Jonathan Gastley says this is a team unlike any he’s had in his time at Lumpkin. “It’s just a really unique group,” Gastley said.
Middle school player Kaitlyn Johnson controls the ball and looks to create a play out wide.

Middle school player Kaitlyn Johnson controls the ball and looks to create a play out wide.

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Middle school soccer continues winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
By Esteban Ramirez / The Nugget The Lumpkin County Middle School boys and girls kicked off their home schedules against Pickens County last week with both teams continuing to be successful.
Freshman phenom Averie Jones changes her shot in mid air to duck under the arms of her defender and put the ball back up for a lay in. Jones led the charge, scoring nine of her 27 points in a wild third quarter that saw the Indians increase their lead from six to 26 en route to a Sweet 16 victory.

Freshman phenom Averie Jones changes her shot in mid air to duck under the arms of her defender and put the ball back up for a lay in. Jones led the charge, scoring nine of her 27 points in a wild third quarter that saw the Indians increase their lead from six to 26 en route to a Sweet 16 victory.

Lumpkin girls basketball advances to Final Four

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
UPDATE: The LCHS girls basketball team has advanced to the Final Four with its 64-55 win over Pierce County in the Elite Eight on Tuesday. The Indians are set to host their Final Four matchup with Cross Creek this Friday, March 5 at the Lumpkin County High School gym.