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The sounds of the sax were a little less melodic when Nugget sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. took part in the Fast Start Clinic Band Camp at LCMS last Saturday. Pictured (left to right): Instructors Jenna Crawford and Chasen Wood and camp participant Bethany Dix try to avoid the noise produced by Nugget sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. playing the alto sax.

The sounds of the sax were a little less melodic when Nugget sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. took part in the Fast Start Clinic Band Camp at LCMS last Saturday. Pictured (left to right): Instructors Jenna Crawford and Chasen Wood and camp participant Bethany Dix try to avoid the noise produced by Nugget sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. playing the alto sax.

Nugget Challenge - hanging with the band

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
For some reason, there is no level of embarrassment too great that can keep me from continuing to accept challenges from the students of Lumpkin County. And, believe me, I have endured my fair share of embarrassing moments throughout my Nugget Challenge adventures.
Lumpkin wide receiver Brian Cunane celebrates a touchdown reception during the Indians’ 41-7 scrimmage win over Towns County at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field on Friday night.

Lumpkin wide receiver Brian Cunane celebrates a touchdown reception during the Indians’ 41-7 scrimmage win over Towns County at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field on Friday night.

Football team takes down Towns in duel of the Indians scrimmage

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Lumpkin County High School varsity football team looked primed and ready to start the 2019 season when the Indians hosted Towns County at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field on Friday, August 16, for a preseason scrimmage.
Lady Indians player Victoria Crotzer gets her team a point with a powerful hit at the net.

Lady Indians player Victoria Crotzer gets her team a point with a powerful hit at the net.

Lumpkin volleyball team earns 3-1 record last week

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Taking the lessons learned versus tough competition in its first week of the season, the Lumpkin varsity volleyball team found the answers they needed on the court to record a 3-1 record last week improving their overall record to 5-7.
Lumpkin shortstop Wayne "Got Em" Gaddis turns a double play during the Miners' matchup with the Gordy Scargle Division leading Hendersonville Sluggers.

Lumpkin shortstop Wayne "Got Em" Gaddis turns a double play during the Miners' matchup with the Gordy Scargle Division leading Hendersonville Sluggers.

Tough week for local senior softball in league play

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, both suffered sweeps at the hands of their Clayton League opponents when they stepped on to the diamond last week.
Lumpkin County High School wide receiver Trey Wilkes finds space in the secondary for some extra yards after pulling in a pass from LCHS quarterback Tucker Kirk.

Lumpkin County High School wide receiver Trey Wilkes finds space in the secondary for some extra yards after pulling in a pass from LCHS quarterback Tucker Kirk.

Football team showcases new approach during Meet the Indians Night

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The 2019 high school football season will usher in a new era for the Lumpkin County Indians. And, that era will take the traditional smash mouth running attack of the Indians’ offense to the skies and through the air.
Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar gives “Hammering” Harvey Schmedlapp a high-five after Schmedlapp belted a solo home run over the centerfield fence during the Miners’ league doubleheader against the Lake Keowee Kings.

Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar gives “Hammering” Harvey Schmedlapp a high-five after Schmedlapp belted a solo home run over the centerfield fence during the Miners’ league doubleheader against the Lake Keowee Kings.

Senior softball Miners bust out brooms against Kings

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, experienced vastly different results when the Miners took on the Lake Keowee Kings and the Dahlonega Gold battled it out with the Hendersonville Sluggers in Clayton League doubleheaders at the Rabun Parks Department softball fields...
Lauren English blasts a pitch to right field for a two-run double to help Lumpkin defeat Pickens County last week.

Lauren English blasts a pitch to right field for a two-run double to help Lumpkin defeat Pickens County last week.

Softball team wins home opener, then hits tough stretch

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
After bouncing back from its season opening loss to White County with a win in its home opener, the LCHS varsity softball team suffered three consecutive losses to Pickens County, Parkview and Peachtree Ridge to start the 2019 season with a 1-4 overall record.
Mackenzie Caldwell delivers a powerful spike for a Lumpkin point during the team’s season opening match against North Forsyth.

Mackenzie Caldwell delivers a powerful spike for a Lumpkin point during the team’s season opening match against North Forsyth.

Lady Indians begin volleyball season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The start of the 2019 volleyball season didn’t go as LCHS head volleyball coach Haley Dibble or her players had planned when the Lady Indians went 2-6 last week.
The Gold Rush 12U travel softball team completed its first season with runner-up honors at the Georgia World Series held in Toccoa recently. The team, made up of Lumpkin and Dawson county players, also won the Champions of Georgia State tournament in its inaugural season.

The Gold Rush 12U travel softball team completed its first season with runner-up honors at the Georgia World Series held in Toccoa recently. The team, made up of Lumpkin and Dawson county players, also won the Champions of Georgia State tournament in its inaugural season.

Gold Rush 12U softball team earns runner-up in Georgia World Series

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Several of Lumpkin County’s future softball stars were on full display when the Gold Rush 12U softball team finished its inaugural 2018-2019 season by earning the runner-up title at the Georgia World Series in Toccoa, recently.
Lumpkin County Miner pitcher Larry “The Rocket” Rodgers and Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar have proven themselves to be one of the best pitching rotations in the Clayton League this season.

Lumpkin County Miner pitcher Larry “The Rocket” Rodgers and Jimmy “Four Quarters” Dollar have proven themselves to be one of the best pitching rotations in the Clayton League this season.

Senior softball Miners sweep Old Bones and Relics

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, took part in non-league doubleheaders last week in preparation for their upcoming Clayton League matchups this week.