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Natalie (left) and Mattie Mendoza showed their strength at the NHSCA National Duals meet.

Natalie (left) and Mattie Mendoza showed their strength at the NHSCA National Duals meet.

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Mendoza sisters shine at NHSCA wrestling Nationals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Having the opportunity to compete on the National level as a high school athlete is a huge achievement in its own right, but to turn out and be successful is even more impressive.
Lumpkin softball standout Cadence Ivey plows down the field during the recent powderpuff football game.

Lumpkin softball standout Cadence Ivey plows down the field during the recent powderpuff football game.

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OPINIONS: Could flag football have a place in Lumpkin?

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
I think one of the main roles of a newspaper is to spark conversation amongst the local community. The topic can range from politics to, in this case, sports. My main focus of this column is to bring light and focus to a growing interest in girl’s flag football.
Senior member of the football team, Matthew Reece, smiles in his graduation cap and gown as he and his classmates prepare for commencement.

Senior member of the football team, Matthew Reece, smiles in his graduation cap and gown as he and his classmates prepare for commencement.

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OPINIONS: A heartfelt thank you to the 2025 seniors

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
At the end of each year, I see a lot of posts online asking friends and family members to write senior graduation letters to those who will be graduating. It has always been tempting for me to sit down and begin to write out those letters individually.
Hayden Roy is set to continue his wrestling career at Hunter College in New York City. Pictured: Roy signs his official commitment surrounded by his parents and coaches.

Hayden Roy is set to continue his wrestling career at Hunter College in New York City. Pictured: Roy signs his official commitment surrounded by his parents and coaches.

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Roy will continue wrestling career in New York

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
From small-town success to big city lights, Lumpkin County High School wrestling standout Hayden Roy committed to Hunter College on Tuesday, May 20.
The Lumpkin County High School football team storms the field ahead of their Spring Game.

The Lumpkin County High School football team storms the field ahead of their Spring Game.

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Football team topples East Forsyth in spring game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
With just two weeks of practice time, the Lumpkin County High School football team returned to the gridiron for some spring scrimmage game action against East Forsyth.
Seniors Devin White, Shiloh Claussen and Asher Boegner had a great season for the Lumpkin team.

Seniors Devin White, Shiloh Claussen and Asher Boegner had a great season for the Lumpkin team.

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Lumpkin mountain bike team honors seniors

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike team is wrapping up another successful season and took the time to highlight their senior athletes who will be graduating. Those graduating include standout athletes Asher Boegner, Shiloh Claussen and Devin White.
The Freshmen Class team celebrates its 2025 Powder Puff Championship victory.

The Freshmen Class team celebrates its 2025 Powder Puff Championship victory.

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Powder Puff champs—Freshmen earn bragging rights

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Lumpkin County High School hosted its annual Powder Puff tournament on Friday, May 16. It was a day of fierce competition, with each individual age group competing for bragging rights.
Brothers Wyatt Windham (second) and Witt Windham (fifth) stand on the State Championship podium together.

Brothers Wyatt Windham (second) and Witt Windham (fifth) stand on the State Championship podium together.

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Track athletes earn podium finishes at State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School track team made the long trip to Albany on May 9 - 10. Wyatt Windham, Witt Windham, Zeke Cochran, Eli Bankston and Keli George represented the Indians on the grand stage.
Lumpkin County alumnus Grace Jones was named AAC Athlete of the Year.

Lumpkin County alumnus Grace Jones was named AAC Athlete of the Year.

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Lumpkin grad Grace Jones named AAC Field Athlete of the Year

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
When you look back at the school records for track and field for Lumpkin County High School, one name that you will notice is Grace Jones. Jones holds the school record in the girls’ shot put and discus events. Her record in shot put sits at 38-5.5 feet and 108-3 feet for discus.
Zeke Cochran punched his ticket to State in both discus and shot put events.

Zeke Cochran punched his ticket to State in both discus and shot put events.

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Lumpkin track athletes bound for State meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 8, 2025
One of the main goals for track and field athletes is to make it to the state level of competition. Several Lumpkin County High School competitors achieved that opportunity following this week’s sectionals meet in Jefferson on Saturday, May 3.