Sports

Lumpkin County graduate Wyatt Windham came away with a tenth place overall finish in his first race for Georgia Tech.

Lumpkin County graduate Wyatt Windham came away with a tenth place overall finish in his first race for Georgia Tech.

Exclusive Content

OPINIONS - It was fun watching Windham compete for Georgia Tech

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Friday morning was a special day for one local athlete. Wyatt Windham had his first Collegiate Division One college race with Georgia Tech.  I had the absolute privilege of waking up early that morning to catch the race on ESPN+  at 8:30 a.m.
Averie Simmons celebrates alongside her teammates after she’s awarded the Player of The Week belt.

Averie Simmons celebrates alongside her teammates after she’s awarded the Player of The Week belt.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin volleyball picks up first regional victory

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Lady Indians varsity volleyball team continues to bring the energy as they improved their overall record to 6-4 and regional record to 1-0 following last week’s matchups. The squad kicked off their busy week on Tuesday as they hosted Chestatee for their first regional matchup of the year.
Lumpkin County’s Witt Windham, center left, and Evan Good, center right, get off to a fast start at the invitational in Ringgold.

Lumpkin County’s Witt Windham, center left, and Evan Good, center right, get off to a fast start at the invitational in Ringgold.

Exclusive Content

Cross country runners earn first place team finish

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School Cross Country team traveled to Ringgold to preview the Sectionals course for this season as they competed in the NGXCL One Frontrunner Five Star Stride. Both the boys’ and girls’ squads came away with impressive finishes.
Lumpkin County’s Cadence Ivey lines up a hit for the Indians.

Lumpkin County’s Cadence Ivey lines up a hit for the Indians.

Exclusive Content

Varsity softball improves to 8-2 overall

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
With eight wins, two lessons learned, and a whole lot of pride, the Lumpkin County High School varsity softball team continues to roll through this season’s competition. The Lady Indians had a busy week as they competed against Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe, Hill Grove and Gilmer.
The Indians storm the field ahead of their showdown against Cherokee Bluff in the season opener.

The Indians storm the field ahead of their showdown against Cherokee Bluff in the season opener.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin football opens season against tough Cherokee Bluff opponent

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Last Friday marked the beginning of the regular football season as the Lumpkin County High School team faced off against the Cherokee Bluff Bears. The well-attended event drew enthusiastic supporters from both schools, contributing to an energetic atmosphere for the season opener.
The Lady Indians rally during their volleyball game against Lake Oconee.

The Lady Indians rally during their volleyball game against Lake Oconee.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin volleyball off to a winning start

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Last year, the Lady Indians Varsity volleyball team wrapped up their season with an overall record of 10-27. This season, the team looks to set a new standard and is already off to a great start. This year, the squad also welcomes in new Head Coach Matthew Chisholm.
Pictured (from left): Paulo Ramirez, Nickson McGillivray, Bowen Aiken and Ari Cook celebrate the cross country team’s recent race accomplishments.

Pictured (from left): Paulo Ramirez, Nickson McGillivray, Bowen Aiken and Ari Cook celebrate the cross country team’s recent race accomplishments.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin cross country strides into new season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team saw a great start to their season as they competed in the North Georgia Two Mile Stage event in Commerce, Georgia on Saturday. Overall, both the boys and girls teams came away with a second-place finish.
Aubrey Woodson prepares to track down a ground ball for the Lady Indians.

Aubrey Woodson prepares to track down a ground ball for the Lady Indians.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin softball team off to a great regular season start

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
It was an exciting week for all things Lumpkin County High School softball. The Lady Indians hit a hot streak as they picked up three straight victories. Their first win came 4-3 over South Forsyth in extra innings. Game Two saw The Tribe topple Rabun County 11-0.
Caleb Wendl celebrates a tackle for a loss of yardage against the Spartans.

Caleb Wendl celebrates a tackle for a loss of yardage against the Spartans.

Exclusive Content

Lumpkin football makes statement with preseason win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Throughout the summer, the Lumpkin County High School varsity football team has been diligently preparing to demonstrate their capabilities following the departure of the program’s most successful senior class and standout quarterback, Cal Faulkner.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester takes a snap during last week’s practice at LCHS.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester takes a snap during last week’s practice at LCHS.

Exclusive Content

Football team looks ahead to season kickoff

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
After a long hiatus, high school football is back. The Lumpkin County High School football team has been putting in the work throughout the off-season in hopes of getting bigger, faster and stronger.