Sports
Eligha Roper
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.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Harbin sets sights on Berry College football
Eligha Roper
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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Aaron Ferragamo advanced to Sectionals following the boys pole vault event at White County High School.
Track athletes punch their tickets to State Sectionals meet
Eligha Roper
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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Lumpkin soccer hosts first round of State
Eligha Roper
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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Lee to continue basketball career in college
Eligha Roper
Lumpkin County basketball standout Maddie Lee is preparing for a rare opportunity at the US Merchant Marine Academy.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Walters to step in as new LCHS Athletic Director
Eligha Roper
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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Lumpkin basketball player Alayna Lindley celebrates her college signing with her coaches and family.
Lindley will continue basketball career at Brenau
Eligha Roper
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).
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Baseball team picks up decisive wins during Spring Break
Eligha Roper
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.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Track team’s sprinters shatter decade-old school record
Eligha Roper
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.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Middle school track wraps up successful season
Eligha Roper
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.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
