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Lady Indians freshman Mary Mullinax gets aggressive at the net for a kill versus West Hall at the Longhouse at the LCHS gymnasium last week.

Lady Indians freshman Mary Mullinax gets aggressive at the net for a kill versus West Hall at the Longhouse at the LCHS gymnasium last week.

Varsity volleyball team takes on Area opponents

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball team improved to 18-16 overall after dropping games to North Hall and West Hall and winning games versus Fannin and Rabun counties last week. The 2-2 week included a 1-1 record to open up area play.
Natalie Shubert, Evee Dornhecker and Lauren English celebrate after connecting for six home runs between them in the Lady Indians’ win over Cherokee Bluff last week. Shubert crushed three home runs, Dornhecker blasted two home runs and English connected for one home run in the 13-5 victory.

Natalie Shubert, Evee Dornhecker and Lauren English celebrate after connecting for six home runs between them in the Lady Indians’ win over Cherokee Bluff last week. Shubert crushed three home runs, Dornhecker blasted two home runs and English connected for one home run in the 13-5 victory.

Varsity softball stays strong versus region opponents

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team continued to fare well against Region 7-AAA opponents last week to maintain its hold on second place in the region standings with two games remaining in the 2019 regular season.
The Lady Indians cross country team shows off the hardware they earned after winning the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational last week.

The Lady Indians cross country team shows off the hardware they earned after winning the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational last week.

Varsity cross country continues solid season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The LCHS cross country team continued to build and improve on its times when the Indians and Lady Indians competed in the Gilmer County Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “We have gotten off to a good start to the year,” said LCHS head cross country coach Nicky Jenkins.
LCMS running back Will Wood looks for space after receiving a handoff. Wood scored two of the Indians’ three touchdowns in a 20-0 win over Fannin County last week.

LCMS running back Will Wood looks for space after receiving a handoff. Wood scored two of the Indians’ three touchdowns in a 20-0 win over Fannin County last week.

Middle school football shines versus Fannin

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Both the LCMS eighth grade and seventh grade football teams put in impressive performances and earned the “W” when the Indians traveled to Fannin County to take on the Rebels on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Evee Dornhecker connects for a two-run home run in Lumpkin’s loss to the East Hall Lady Vikings.

Evee Dornhecker connects for a two-run home run in Lumpkin’s loss to the East Hall Lady Vikings.

Softball maintains second place in region standings

GREG FINAN JR.
Friday, September 20, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team maintained its hold on second place in the Region 7-AAA standings with a 6-2 region record after picking up a conference win over Dawson County before being beaten by first place East Hall last week.
Lumpkin’s Tru Koren returns service during the middle school tennis team’s match versus Tallulah Falls at the LCHS Tennis Complex last week.

Lumpkin’s Tru Koren returns service during the middle school tennis team’s match versus Tallulah Falls at the LCHS Tennis Complex last week.

Middle school tennis undefeated going into final week

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The LCMS tennis team continued to flex its muscles on the tennis court when they defeated Tallulah Falls and Gilmer County last week to remain undefeated at 7-0 with just three regular season matches remaining in the 2019 season.
Makenzie Caldwell lets loose with a powerful spike versus the Union County Lady Panthers. Aggressive net play has been an integral part of the Lady Indians’ success this season.

Makenzie Caldwell lets loose with a powerful spike versus the Union County Lady Panthers. Aggressive net play has been an integral part of the Lady Indians’ success this season.

Varsity volleyball gears up for area play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball team proved they are prepared to hold their own versus even the toughest competition when the Lady Indians defeated Union County before falling to undefeated Habersham Central in a close game last week.
Indians running back BoJack Dowdy applauds his teammates after scoring his third touchdown in Lumpkin’s victory over the Gilmer County Bobcats last Friday. Dowdy rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

Indians running back BoJack Dowdy applauds his teammates after scoring his third touchdown in Lumpkin’s victory over the Gilmer County Bobcats last Friday. Dowdy rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

Varsity football earns first win of season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
It was a Super Bowl-type atmosphere at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field after the LCHS varsity football team earned its first win of the 2019 season by defeating the GIlmer County Bobcats 29-20 this past Friday, Sept. 13.
Lady Indians player Kiersta Trammell puts a powerful hit on the ball at the net for a kill during Lumpkin’s win over Prince Avenue Christian last week.

Lady Indians player Kiersta Trammell puts a powerful hit on the ball at the net for a kill during Lumpkin’s win over Prince Avenue Christian last week.

Volleyball team stays above .500 mark

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball team’s hot streak cooled off a bit last when the Lady Indians lost three of four games last week, giving the team an overall record of 14-13 with a month remaining before the Area Tournament.
Lumpkin County second baseman Alyssa Pulley throws the ball to first base for an out after making a nice defensive play.

Lumpkin County second baseman Alyssa Pulley throws the ball to first base for an out after making a nice defensive play.

Softball team in good position heading into final month

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team picked up a win versus the Lady Panthers of Union County before suffering two straight losses at the hands of Oconee County and Locust Grove when they competed in non-region play last week.