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Excitement is building for young flag football athletes ahead of next season’s program.

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Flag football team in the works for 2026-27

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A new girls’ flag football program is officially on the horizon for Lumpkin County High School after the Board of Education voted unanimously last week to approve its creation.

Lumpkin’s Martin Hulsey throws down a dunk over White County.

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Lumpkin basketball battles tough region foes

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams continued to battle their way through regional matchups last week as they clashed with White County and Greater Atlanta Christian. The boys squad was able to move their overall standings to 17-2, and 7-1 in region play.

Lumpkin County’s Keiwhan Gallagher takes to the air against Chestatee.

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Boys basketball remains undefeated in region play

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School boys’ basketball team recorded two significant region victories last week, maintaining an undefeated record in Region 6‑AAA play; the Indians defeated Chestatee High School, 70–35 and secured a narrow 80–74 win over North Hall High School.

The Lady Indians gathered together after their 72-12 win over Oglethorpe.

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Girls wrestling tunes up with Oglethorpe ahead of State

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Lady Indians got a valuable sneak preview of State‑level competition last week as they welcomed Oglethorpe to The Tribe House, what unfolded was a familiar sight for Lumpkin County fans: a dominant, one‑sided performance that ended in a 72–12 victory.

Lumpkin’s Anna Davis goes in for a layup against Chestatee.

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Girls basketball splits big region matches

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School girls’ basketball team faced a demanding week as they squared off against Chestatee and North Hall, splitting the two region matchups.

The Lumpkin County Girls Wresting Team celebrates its Area Championship victory.

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Girls wrestling team earns second straight Area Championship

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Lumpkin County High School wrestling teams had the opportunity to compete for the Area Championship and punch their tickets to the Dual State Championships last week. The Lady Indians ultimately took home the grand prize, outlasting Gilmer 84-0 and Central Carrolton 60-24.

Lumpkin County Head Coach Chris Faulkner talks strategy with his team as they take on the Tigers.

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Basketball teams earn victories over Dawson and Johnson

JOHN BYNUM

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

It was a strong week for Lumpkin County High School basketball as both the boys and girls teams secured key regional victories over Dawson and Johnson. The boys defeated Dawson 82–69 and Johnson 70–32, improving to 13–1 overall and 3–0 in region play.

Allie Proctor (left) looks for an opening in her opponent’s defense during competition.

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Proctor shocks collegiate level opponents at wrestling competition

Eligha Roper

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Lumpkin County eighth grader Allie Proctor has been making a name for herself in a big way, last week the young wrestler traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to compete in the Red Lady College Open Tournament at Garrett Coliseum.

The Fox brothers: Jack, Cole and Ethan attend Georgia Tech.

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LCHS grads take the field for college marching bands

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Carrie Dawn Roy / Special to The Nugget ---------------- Many of our Lumpkin County graduates have the best seat in the house for college football games across the country each year. Games would feel very different without the sounds from a marching band.

Lumpkin senior Mike Nichols looks for an opening against his opponent.

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Nichols hopes to continue wrestling success

News Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Mathiel Mendoza / The Nugget ------------- Dedication is often described as the commitment to a task or purpose, a trait every successful athlete must possess, and few embody that commitment more clearly than senior wrestler Mike Nichols, whose journey through the sport has been defined by...