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Jessica Ramirez looks to retain possession and advance the ball past midfield. Ramirez and the rest of the Indians’ defense held on for its second clean sheet in a row, winning 3-0 on Friday after a 9-0 win one day earlier.

Jessica Ramirez looks to retain possession and advance the ball past midfield. Ramirez and the rest of the Indians’ defense held on for its second clean sheet in a row, winning 3-0 on Friday after a 9-0 win one day earlier.

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Lumpkin girls soccer earns back-to-back wins

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
After a couple of tough losses, the Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team got back on track with two decisive wins in back-to-back nights. The Indians traveled to Rabun Gap on Thursday, bringing home a 9-0 victory followed by a matchup with Union County on Friday, which the Indians took 3-0.
Hayden Cleland flexes for his teammates after sliding in safe for a RBI triple during Lumpkin’s first game of the day against Pickens County. Cleland performed well both on the mound and at the plate.

Hayden Cleland flexes for his teammates after sliding in safe for a RBI triple during Lumpkin’s first game of the day against Pickens County. Cleland performed well both on the mound and at the plate.

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Baseball team looks for consistency after two-game split

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team split a two game event at Pickens County High School on Saturday, winning the first game 10-6 over Pickens before falling to Wheeler High School 11-3 in the second game.
Midfielder Reagan Spivey controls the ball away from her opponent, looking to maintain possession for the Indians.

Midfielder Reagan Spivey controls the ball away from her opponent, looking to maintain possession for the Indians.

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Girls soccer defeat is a ‘wake up call’

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team dropped its first game of the season on Friday to Jackson County, 4-0 at West Jackson Middle School. Head Coach Don Brock called the game “a wake up call.
For the first time in 30 years, the Lumpkin County High School Girls Varsity Basketball team claimed a Region Tournament Championship with its win over Gilmer County on Feb. 16. Now the team is preparing for a run through the gauntlet in hopes of claiming a State Championship.

For the first time in 30 years, the Lumpkin County High School Girls Varsity Basketball team claimed a Region Tournament Championship with its win over Gilmer County on Feb. 16. Now the team is preparing for a run through the gauntlet in hopes of claiming a State Championship.

Girls basketball wins Region Championship

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
When the LCHS girls basketball team laces up its matching, purple-based Nike Kyrie 6’s before their State Playoff matchups, its two seniors will do so in a very particular way. “Left sock, right sock, left shoe, right shoe, left knee pad, right knee pad.
While Jackson County managed to score three goals on the night, Efrain Contreras turned away several more goal-scoring opportunities to give his team a chance.

While Jackson County managed to score three goals on the night, Efrain Contreras turned away several more goal-scoring opportunities to give his team a chance.

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Boys soccer topped by Jackson County

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
In his second year as head coach of the LCHS boys soccer team, Bill Madigan isn’t asking for too much. He just wants his whole team available. “The two years I’ve been here, we’ve played two matches with our starting 11 and it’s a challenge,” Madigan said.
The LCHS varsity girls soccer team celebrates its 10-0 win over Chestatee High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The team finished off their opponents via mercy rule thanks in large part to a Nicole Limehouse hat trick.

The LCHS varsity girls soccer team celebrates its 10-0 win over Chestatee High School on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The team finished off their opponents via mercy rule thanks in large part to a Nicole Limehouse hat trick.

Girls soccer displays dominance over Chestatee

News Staff
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Lumpkin County High School girls soccer team took down Chestatee High School in dominating fashion on Tuesday, Feb. 9, ending the game early with a 10-0 mercy rule victory.
Lumpkin senior captain Gus Faulkner drives to the basket in the Indians’ region tournament game against North Hall.

Lumpkin senior captain Gus Faulkner drives to the basket in the Indians’ region tournament game against North Hall.

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Boys basketball season ends in Region Tournament

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Entering the season, the expectations for the LCHS boys basketball team were set pretty low by many in the region.
Senior leader Dylan Bodney is excited for one last ride with his friends this season as the 2021 boys soccer season gets underway. “Knowing that it can stop at anytime, due to Coronavirus, I think I see everyone giving it their all,” Bodney said. “All 11 of us out there giving it 100 percent. You can’t ask for anything more...It’s going to be a good year and I hope it doesn’t end early.”

Senior leader Dylan Bodney is excited for one last ride with his friends this season as the 2021 boys soccer season gets underway. “Knowing that it can stop at anytime, due to Coronavirus, I think I see everyone giving it their all,” Bodney said. “All 11 of us out there giving it 100 percent. You can’t ask for anything more...It’s going to be a good year and I hope it doesn’t end early.”

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Boys soccer is ready to make a memorable season

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
“Leave a Legacy” That’s LCHS boys soccer head coach Bill Madigan’s charge to the 10 seniors on his team. “Going in, we’re very senior heavy. We have 10 seniors and that’s unique in itself,” Madigan said. “...I just want them to be invested in what we’re doing.
Senior MaKenzie Caldwell is greeted by her teammates as her name is announced with the starting lineup on Senior Night last Tuesday. Caldwell and fellow senior Isabel Davenport represent the first class head coach David Dowse has coached from freshmen to seniors.

Senior MaKenzie Caldwell is greeted by her teammates as her name is announced with the starting lineup on Senior Night last Tuesday. Caldwell and fellow senior Isabel Davenport represent the first class head coach David Dowse has coached from freshmen to seniors.

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Girls basketball battles their way to State

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The LCHS girls basketball team’s ninth straight win meant a little more, leaving head coach David Dowse feeling emotional. “There’s a lot of emotions,” he said. “Happy, relieved, a lot of things.
The LCHS wrestling team managed to punch nine tickets to the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Tournament. The team sent nine qualified wrestlers and two alternates to compete in Macon each having the chance to cement their legacy in wrestling history as a state champion.

The LCHS wrestling team managed to punch nine tickets to the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Tournament. The team sent nine qualified wrestlers and two alternates to compete in Macon each having the chance to cement their legacy in wrestling history as a state champion.

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Wrestling team sends nine individuals to State

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Immediately following the disappointment of not making the Team Duals State Tournament, LCHS Wrestling head coach Sean Hage responded optimistically, saying he wouldn’t be surprised if his whole lineup made it to state as individuals.