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Head Coach Bryan Richerson draws up a game-plan for the Lady Indians during one of their recent games.

Head Coach Bryan Richerson draws up a game-plan for the Lady Indians during one of their recent games.

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Great start to season for Lumpkin Co. girls basketball team

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Lumpkin County Girls High School basketball team improved their overall record to 4-0 this year after picking up two wins over the Towns County Indians. It was a dominant display that saw the Indians come out on top 75-31 in Game One and 68-24 in Game Two.
Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

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Girls basketball tops Stephens County, Boys defeat East Forsyth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Lady Indians basketball team saw a familiar face last weekend. New Head Coach Brian Richerson and team welcomed in former Head Coach Tess Wright who now leads Stephens County for their second regular season game of the year.  It was a clash between the past and present.
Brothers: No. 2 Mike Nichols (senior) and No. 3 Luke Nichols (freshman) back up the defensive line against Calhoun.

Brothers: No. 2 Mike Nichols (senior) and No. 3 Luke Nichols (freshman) back up the defensive line against Calhoun.

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Lumpkin football wraps up season in State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
All good things must come to an end, and the Lumpkin County High School football team wrapped up another great season following their fourth straight with a State Playoff appearance. The Indians met a very tough Calhoun in the first round of brackets and succumbed to the Yellow Jacket swarm 35-13.
The Lady Indians continue to dominate early in the wrestling season.

The Lady Indians continue to dominate early in the wrestling season.

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Girls wrestling dominates in out-of-state competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
It was an interesting week for the Lady Indians wrestling team as they ventured to Alabama to compete in a Duals wrestling tournament, Lumpkin went undefeated in the meet 6-0 and even defeated one of Alabama’s State Champion teams from last year.
The Lumpkin County High School boys cross country team sprints into their State Championship race.

The Lumpkin County High School boys cross country team sprints into their State Championship race.

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Cross country teams earn great finishes at State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
It was a huge weekend for the Lumpkin County High School cross country teams as they competed in their State Championship meet in Carrollton on November 8, each team was able to cap off strong seasons with great placements.
Gaby Luper and her Lumpkin teammates cheer on the squad from the sideline.

Gaby Luper and her Lumpkin teammates cheer on the squad from the sideline.

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Lumpkin wrestling kicks off regular season melee

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Lumpkin County high school wrestling teams had a great start to the regular season this week, as both the boys and girls teams came away with first-place finishes in their respective meets.
Lumpkin County Girls Basketball head coach Brian Richerson talks strategy with his team.

Lumpkin County Girls Basketball head coach Brian Richerson talks strategy with his team.

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Basketball teams open season with wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
There were a lot of questions going into this week’s scrimmage game for the Lumpkin County High School basketball teams. How would the girls’ team look under the new leadership of Head Coach Brian Richerson, and how would they compete?
Lumpkin County’s defense charges at the Pickens offensive line during a fourth down play in last week’s matchup.

Lumpkin County’s defense charges at the Pickens offensive line during a fourth down play in last week’s matchup.

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Lumpkin football advances to State Playoffs for fourth straight year

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Last week’s victory over Pickens County signaled the fourth straight year that the Lumpkin County football team has been able to punch their tickets to the State Playoffs, for the Indians, everything came down to this matchup: a win effectively confirmed their spot in the playoffs, and a loss would...
The Lumpkin rifle team scopes out their targets at their meet against North Forsyth.

The Lumpkin rifle team scopes out their targets at their meet against North Forsyth.

Lumpkin rifle season gets underway with victories

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
By James Wright / Special to The Nugget  -------------  The Lumpkin County High School rifle team began their season with a match at Parkview High School on Wednesday, October 22, the match consisted of paper targets instead of the electronic targets the team is accustomed to training and competing...
Lumpkin runners, from left, Evan Good, Witt Windham and Paulo Ramirez sprint into last week’s Sectionals race.

Lumpkin runners, from left, Evan Good, Witt Windham and Paulo Ramirez sprint into last week’s Sectionals race.

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Lumpkin cross country competes at Sectionals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team competed in their Sectionals meet last week at Heritage-Catoosa High School in Ringgold, the boys’ squad came away with a third-place overall finish as a team with 115 points, North Hall finished second with 95 points and Oconee placed first with 55...