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The Lady Indians celebrate their sweep of the Crisp County Lady Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA State Softball Playoffs on Oct. 16.

The Lady Indians celebrate their sweep of the Crisp County Lady Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA State Softball Playoffs on Oct. 16.

Softball team punches ticket to State Championship

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team received tremendous performances from its pitching staff and clutch hitting from its lineup in order to sweep the Crisp County Lady Cougars in a best-of-three series on the road during the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA State Softball Playoffs last Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Joseph Allison and Trey Wilkes converge on GAC’s quarterback for a sack during the Indians’ loss to the Spartans.

Joseph Allison and Trey Wilkes converge on GAC’s quarterback for a sack during the Indians’ loss to the Spartans.

GAC machine too much for Lumpkin football

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
LCHS head football coach Caleb Sorrells and the Indians varsity football team weren’t able to take down conference powerhouse Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) when the two teams met up at Spartan Stadium for a Region 7-AAA matchup on Friday, Oct. 25, but the first-year coach was optimistic about the...
Freshman Mary Mullinax gets up high for a powerful spike during the Lady Indians’ State Playoff match versus Calhoun.

Freshman Mary Mullinax gets up high for a powerful spike during the Lady Indians’ State Playoff match versus Calhoun.

Volleyball team competes in State Playoffs

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball’s 2019 season came to an end when the Lady Indians were defeated in straight sets by Calhoun in the first round of the GHSA State Volleyball Playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Abbie Hilchie navigates the final uphill portion of the course at the RMA Fall Runaway meet at Riverside Military Academy.

Abbie Hilchie navigates the final uphill portion of the course at the RMA Fall Runaway meet at Riverside Military Academy.

Cross country readies for Region Championships

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, October 21, 2019
The LCHS cross country team completed its final two meets of the 2019 regular season when they competed in the RMA Fall Runaway and the Pickens Invitational in preparation for the upcoming Region Championships at Unicoi State Park on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Running back BoJack Dowdy finds his way into the end zone late in the fourth quarter against the Cherokee Bluff Bears.

Running back BoJack Dowdy finds his way into the end zone late in the fourth quarter against the Cherokee Bluff Bears.

Lumpkin football falls to Cherokee Bluff 45-14

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The LCHS varsity football team’s tough times on the gridiron during the 2019 season continued last week when the Indians fell to conference foe Cherokee Bluff 45-14 during Homecoming Night at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field last Friday, Oct 11.
LCMS standout Gerald Walker returns an interception for a touchdown in the 7th grade team’s blowout win over Gilmer County in the Mountain League semifinals.

LCMS standout Gerald Walker returns an interception for a touchdown in the 7th grade team’s blowout win over Gilmer County in the Mountain League semifinals.

Seventh grade Indians advance to championship

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The LCMS seventh grade football team remained undefeated on the season and punched its ticket to the Mountain League Championship game when the Indians handed the Gilmer County Bobcats a 38-8 loss in the Mountain League semifinals at LCMS stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Lauren English connects for one of her two 2-run doubles versus the Lady Wildcats in game one of a best-of-three series against Westminster.

Lauren English connects for one of her two 2-run doubles versus the Lady Wildcats in game one of a best-of-three series against Westminster.

Softball advances to Sweet 16 with walk-off

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The LCHS varsity softball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the GHSA in come-from-behind fashion when the Lady Indians downed the Westminster Lady Wildcats in a best-of-three series in the first round of the GHSA State Softball Playoffs last week.
Lady Indians player Makenzie Caldwell gets up high to put a powerful spike on the ball. Caldwell was one of two Lady Indians to be named to the All-Area Team.

Lady Indians player Makenzie Caldwell gets up high to put a powerful spike on the ball. Caldwell was one of two Lady Indians to be named to the All-Area Team.

Lumpkin volleyball team advances to State Playoffs

GREG FINAN JR.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The LCHS varsity volleyball team completed a successful 2019 season and punched its ticket to the GHSA Volleyball State Playoffs when the Lady Indians posted a 2-2 record during the Area Championship Tournament hosted at North Hall High School last week.
Members of the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold shake hands after the Miners defeated the Gold in the first round of the Clayton League Championship tournament last week.

Members of the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold shake hands after the Miners defeated the Gold in the first round of the Clayton League Championship tournament last week.

Senior Softball - Miners finish third at League Championships

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, October 14, 2019
The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, concluded their 2019 Clayton League season when they participated in the league championship tournament at the Parker Meadows Softball Complex in Franklin, N.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
LEFT: Kyle Trammell makes his way uphill on a grueling course at the Indian Invitational. Trammell led the Indians with a fifth place overall finish. RIGHT: Abbie Hilchie makes her way through a difficult part of the course on her way to a first place finish at the Indian Invitational.

LEFT: Kyle Trammell makes his way uphill on a grueling course at the Indian Invitational. Trammell led the Indians with a fifth place overall finish. RIGHT: Abbie Hilchie makes her way through a difficult part of the course on her way to a first place finish at the Indian Invitational.

Cross country teams continue improvement

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The LCHS cross country team continued to improve when the Indians and Lady Indians competed in the Indian Invitational and the Runners Fit Mountain Invitational last week. The team started the week with its lone home meet of the 2019 season on Monday, Sept. 30, at LCHS.