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Junior quarterback Kolson Howell scrambles for extra yards against the Tigers during Friday night’s season opener.

Junior quarterback Kolson Howell scrambles for extra yards against the Tigers during Friday night’s season opener.

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Lumpkin football kicks off season by defeating Dawson

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Four and 0 — that’s the current record for this year’s Lumpkin-Dawson matchups in favor of the Indians; so far the Lumpkin County High School has cleaned the slate in the rivalry series. The softball team downed the Tigers 1-0 in Game One and 8-4 in Game Two.
The Lady Indians celebrate their win over the Barrow Arts and Science Academy.

The Lady Indians celebrate their win over the Barrow Arts and Science Academy.

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Lumpkin softball team builds a solid winning streak

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Region play finally got underway for the Lumpkin County High School softball team as they battled through another busy stretch of games. The Lady Indians opened the week on Monday against familiar foe White County and rolled to an 11-3 win.
The boys cross country team aims to compete for a State Championship this season.

The boys cross country team aims to compete for a State Championship this season.

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Cross country team is setting the tone for an exciting season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team is off to a fast start after a strong showing at its first meet of the season, as the Pickens Preview brought together top programs from across Georgia last Saturday morning, officially opening the GHSA season.
The Nugget’s sports writer Eligha Roper examines the chatter surrounding the new Region opponents that will shape Lumpkin County’s 2026 schedule.

The Nugget’s sports writer Eligha Roper examines the chatter surrounding the new Region opponents that will shape Lumpkin County’s 2026 schedule.

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Sizing up the new football preseason Region rankings

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Coming into a new region this season has been exciting. The talk of competing against so many new faces this year brings to light a lot of new questions that remain to be answered. One thing that has really stood out to me to this point is the interaction between the local papers.
The Lady Indians take a moment before clashing with rival Dawson County last week.

The Lady Indians take a moment before clashing with rival Dawson County last week.

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Lumpkin volleyball team rallies to defeat Dawson

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 20, 2026
When smaller schools run into bigger programs, the underdog tag usually follows. Lumpkin County’s volleyball team didn’t bother with it. Across four matches this week, every opponent came from a higher classification, yet the Lady Indians didn’t give up a single set.
The Lady Indians celebrate their win over The Tigers on Dawson County’s field.

The Lady Indians celebrate their win over The Tigers on Dawson County’s field.

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Softball team improves to 7-1 following busy week

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The softball season is just starting to heat up, and the Lumpkin County High School team is red hot. The team is currently on a six game winning streak, moving their overall record to 7-1.
Gannon Melanson led his Lumpkin County team in total tackles with 11 against Habersham Central.

Gannon Melanson led his Lumpkin County team in total tackles with 11 against Habersham Central.

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Lumpkin football battles back to tie Habersham

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Anticipation finally reached its boiling point last week as the Lumpkin County High School football team returned to action against Habersham Central. The Raiders, a 6A program with nearly as many seniors as Lumpkin has total varsity players, showed that advantage early.
Lumpkin County’s Brookyn Pham gives the thumbs up after sliding into second base.

Lumpkin County’s Brookyn Pham gives the thumbs up after sliding into second base.

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Lumpkin softball downs Dawson in final at-bat

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School softball team wasted no time generating excitement in their opening week, delivering two walk‑off wins and a record‑setting performance to kick off the regular season.
Lumpkin County’s Hadley Glenn goes up for a kill against East Hall.

Lumpkin County’s Hadley Glenn goes up for a kill against East Hall.

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Lumpkin volleyball opens season with four-game surge

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
It was a sprinting start for the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team as they powered through a demanding stretch of six matches, setting an early tone for the season.