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Carmen Herrera rounds the bases for the Lady Indians during a previous game.

Carmen Herrera rounds the bases for the Lady Indians during a previous game.

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Softball team ends week with two big wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Lady Indians Varsity softball team demonstrated their resilience this week, adding two wins to their overall record. Despite a tough start with a loss to Pickens County, the squad bounced back with a resounding 12-1 win over Rabun County on Wednesday.
Lumpkin County’s Ava Estes lines up a hit during a matchup last week.

Lumpkin County’s Ava Estes lines up a hit during a matchup last week.

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Lumpkin softball team continues hot streak in region play

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
After another busy week of matchups, the Lumpkin County High School softball team moved to 9-2 in AAA Region Six competition. Last week, the Lady Indians clashed with Greater Atlanta Christian, North Hall and White County. Their first matchup against GAC resulted in a 12-0 victory for the squad.
Following last week’s big 47-9 win over Chestatee, the 2026 senior class becomes the winningest class in school football history. The team now has 30 total varsity victories.

Following last week’s big 47-9 win over Chestatee, the 2026 senior class becomes the winningest class in school football history. The team now has 30 total varsity victories.

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Football victory over Chestatee makes 2025 seniors winningest class in LCHS history

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
One phrase that has seemingly been repeated in recent years across the sports pages of The Dahlonega Nugget is Lumpkin football makes history. From regular season wins to deep playoff runs every year, the team is always reaching for new heights. This season hasn’t been any different.
Witt Windham takes first place in his fifth straight race.

Witt Windham takes first place in his fifth straight race.

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Cross Country competes in Wingfoot Classic

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Lumpkin County cross country teams raced their way through the Wingfoot Classic in Clarkesville last weekend. It was a huge annual event that is sponsored by the Atlanta Track Club.  The boys’ squad competed against 33 other teams and came away with a fifth-place overall finish.
Lumpkin runner Witt Windham (right) won his third straight race this season at UNG’s Oakwood course.

Lumpkin runner Witt Windham (right) won his third straight race this season at UNG’s Oakwood course.

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Lumpkin cross country races to win at UNG Gainesville

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Lumpkin County cross country team, in a display of collective strength, hosted their annual home meet at the UNG Gainesville campus last week. The boys’ team emerged victorious, clinching a first-place finish overall, outperforming 14 other schools.
Averie Simmons, Marley Rodriguez, Trinity Henson, Chloe Edmondson and Josie Webb celebrate a score over the Warriors.

Averie Simmons, Marley Rodriguez, Trinity Henson, Chloe Edmondson and Josie Webb celebrate a score over the Warriors.

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Volleyball team picks up memorable win over White County

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Things are definitely looking up for the Lady Indians volleyball team. Last week, the squad achieved a significant milestone by securing their first victory over White County since 2021. It was a hard-fought win that went down to a third tie-breaking set.
Wolf Harbin attempts to block a field goal against the Spartans.

Wolf Harbin attempts to block a field goal against the Spartans.

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Lumpkin football nearly takes down GAC

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School football team has a long history with Greater Atlanta Christian, a team they have never defeated. Last week, though things didn’t go their way, the Indians were closer than ever to making history.
Lumpkin County’s Nolan Matthews dives into the end zone for an Indians touchdown versus Dunwoody.

Lumpkin County’s Nolan Matthews dives into the end zone for an Indians touchdown versus Dunwoody.

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Lumpkin football wins gritty battle over AAAAA Dunwoody

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
After a single play that resulted in both a blindside block and a block in the back, injuring two Lumpkin players in a matter of seconds, it became evident that last week’s football game was more than just a game. It was a fight.
The Lumpkin mountain bike team shows off their newly-earned medals and awards. Pictured, Liam Alhadeff, David Weber, Asher Boegner, Shiloh Claussen, Mathieu Weber and Solomon Alhadeff.

The Lumpkin mountain bike team shows off their newly-earned medals and awards. Pictured, Liam Alhadeff, David Weber, Asher Boegner, Shiloh Claussen, Mathieu Weber and Solomon Alhadeff.

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Mountain bike team kicks off season with first-place finish

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School mountain bike team hit the trail last week as they made the long haul to Milledgeville on Saturday. It was an excellent showing for the traveling squad as they came away with a first-place team finish.
Riley Dyer threw her first varsity no-hitter against a tough Pickens County team.

Riley Dyer threw her first varsity no-hitter against a tough Pickens County team.

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Lumpkin softball rolls to 7-0 in region

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Seven is known for being a lucky number, but will it spell luck for the Lumpkin County High School softball team? The Lady Indians continue to roll through AAA Region Six competition as they move to 7-0 in regional play. Last week, the team took on region foes Pickens County and Chestatee.