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Katy Carroll boots the ball forward to her strikers during a match this past season. Carroll and the other 11 Lady Indian senior players were all selected for the Region 7-AAA All-Region team recently.

Katy Carroll boots the ball forward to her strikers during a match this past season. Carroll and the other 11 Lady Indian senior players were all selected for the Region 7-AAA All-Region team recently.

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Lumpkin soccer teams earn All-Region recognition

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Region 7-AAA coaches decided to honor its member schools’ senior players, who had their final season stolen from them due to the coronavirus pandemic, when they announced the 2020 All-Region team selections recently.
COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

COVID-19 could disrupt sports schedules

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, June 5, 2020
With the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) allowing restricted conditioning to resume for high school athletics on June 8, it appears that if school resumes, Fall sports may be on track to having a normal season after the Spring sports season and the 2019-20 school year was cut short due to...
LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

LCHS guidelines for returning to practice

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
To athletes and parents—We are excited to be able to have you back on campus for voluntary athletic conditioning starting June 8, 2020. Specific times, dates, and locations will be dependent upon your sport and how your coach decides it is best to handle these workouts given the restrictions.
Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

Schools receive guidance for resuming sports

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, May 29, 2020
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released a return-to-activity guidance document to its 51 member state high school associations, including the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), for each to consider when planning how to reopen high school athletics and other...
LCHS athletic director Nicky Jenkins received the prestigious distinction of AD of the Year in Class AAA for the state of Georgia recently.

LCHS athletic director Nicky Jenkins received the prestigious distinction of AD of the Year in Class AAA for the state of Georgia recently.

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Jenkins named Class AAA Athletic Director of the Year

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
In just his second year as the athletic director (AD) for LCHS, Nicky Jenkins was named the AD of the Year for Class AAA in Georgia by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association at its recent virtual banquet and awards ceremony.
As old rivalries renew with the realignment of Region 7-AAA, the Indians will look for big seasons from players like wide receiver Brian Cunane, Jr. (#23), shown here celebrating a touchdown reception last season.

As old rivalries renew with the realignment of Region 7-AAA, the Indians will look for big seasons from players like wide receiver Brian Cunane, Jr. (#23), shown here celebrating a touchdown reception last season.

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Region 7-AAA gets new look for 2020 football season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The 2020-21 sports season will see Lumpkin coaches, players and fans waving goodbye to rival East Hall, powerhouse Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) and the Rebels of Fannin County while reigniting their long-time bad blood against West Hall, White County and Gilmer after the Georgia High School...
Members of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, take a moment for prayer before playing their first game since last season after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of their season. All players were thankful to be back on the diamond after the long hiatus.

Members of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, take a moment for prayer before playing their first game since last season after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of their season. All players were thankful to be back on the diamond after the long hiatus.

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Senior softball teams return to action

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, played their first games since last year when the two squads got together at Field #5 near the Lumpkin County Senior Center for a non-league doubleheader on Friday, May 15.
LCHS senior Hope Kenney finished her career as the all-time goal scorer and single season goals record holder.

LCHS senior Hope Kenney finished her career as the all-time goal scorer and single season goals record holder.

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Kenney repeats as Blitz Soccer Player of the Year

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Although her senior season was ended short, LCHS all-time career goal record holder Hope Kenney was named Blitz Girls Soccer Player of the Year for the second straight season thanks in large part to the indelible mark she made on the pitch while playing high school soccer.
LCHS head wrestling coach Sean Hage (pictured here with LCHS assistant coach Ed Wright on the left) believes that the rules changes the NFHS made recently were a step in the right direction.

LCHS head wrestling coach Sean Hage (pictured here with LCHS assistant coach Ed Wright on the left) believes that the rules changes the NFHS made recently were a step in the right direction.

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Wrestling rule changes approved for next season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee met in early April and recommended 11 rules changes which were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors and will take effect during the 2020-2021 wrestling season.
The USDA recently reopened several trails and dispersed camping sites in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest last week and hinted that more areas could open back up in the coming weeks.

The USDA recently reopened several trails and dispersed camping sites in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest last week and hinted that more areas could open back up in the coming weeks.

National forest reopens select trails

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has reopened select trails and dispersed recreation areas for public use according to reports issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The changes took place May 7.