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Bliss Slagle punched her ticket to State following a successful outing at the Sectionals meet.

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Track athletes set to compete at State meet

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Several local athletes jumped, hurdled and threw their way through Sectionals in Jefferson over the weekend. After competing in the prestigious event, Lumpkin County High School had 10 individual athletes punch their ticket to the State Championship meet.

Lumpkin senior Wolf Harbin celebrates his college commitment with his mom and coaches.

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Harbin sets sights on Berry College football

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Lumpkin County High School’s largest signing class in school history continues to grow as more standout athletes officially commit to competing at the collegiate level.

Aaron Ferragamo advanced to Sectionals following the boys pole vault event at White County High School.

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Track athletes punch their tickets to State Sectionals meet

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the Region Championships hosted by White County last week. Several Indians punched their tickets to the upcoming Sectionals meet, and three athletes claimed Region titles in standout fashion.

Sophia Manisy and Carlie Fugich celebrate a Lumpkin County goal together.

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Lumpkin soccer hosts first round of State

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams opened the GHSA AAA State Playoffs at home last week as the girls hosted LaGrange and the boys welcomed Peach County.

Local basketball star Maddie Lee signs her official commitment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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Lee to continue basketball career in college

Eligha Roper

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Lumpkin County basketball standout Maddie Lee is preparing for a rare opportunity at the US Merchant Marine Academy.

Matt Walters looks to bring more success to Lumpkin County athletics.

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Walters to step in as new LCHS Athletic Director

Eligha Roper

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Lumpkin County High School is entering a period of transition. With the current athletic director accepting a principal position in White County, the school announced last week that Matt Walters will step into the role of Athletic Director and Assistant Principal.

Lumpkin basketball player Alayna Lindley celebrates her college signing with her coaches and family.

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Lindley will continue basketball career at Brenau

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Local basketball standout Alayna Lindley is set to begin her journey at the collegiate level of the sport, she set her sights on Brenau University where she looks to pursue her dream of being a Physician Assistant in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Senior pitcher Connor Boyce threw a no-hitter against Johnson last week.

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Baseball team picks up decisive wins during Spring Break

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team wrapped up a busy Spring Break picking up two region wins over the Johnson Knights, Game One saw the Indians defeat the Knights 15-0 and Game Two concluded with a score of 13-0. Game Three saw a forfeit in favor of The Tribe.

Jeb Jackson races his way to the hand-off in the boy’s relay race at White County.

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Track team’s sprinters shatter decade-old school record

Eligha Roper

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School Track team ventured out to White County last week to compete in the Mount Yonah Invitational. With two more regular season meets remaining in the season, several athletes are hoping to achieve their year end goals and punch their tickets to the State Championship meet.

The middle school track team shows off their newly-earned hardware at the Region Championships.

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Middle school track wraps up successful season

Eligha Roper

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Lumpkin County Middle School track and field program closed out a remarkable year, highlighted by a boys Mountain League Championship and a runner‑up finish for the girls.