Sports

The Lumpkin County 8U team, backed by their coaches and parents, celebrate the State Championship victory.

The Lumpkin County 8U team, backed by their coaches and parents, celebrate the State Championship victory.

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Lumpkin 8U baseball team wins State Championship

Eligha Roper
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Those in attendance at the 8U Coach Pitch State Championships here at Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation witnessed a sports miracle last week. It was a game worthy of an inspirational sports movie script.
Youth soccer campers and varsity players gather at last week’s camp.

Youth soccer campers and varsity players gather at last week’s camp.

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Softball unites across all programs for summer camp

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School softball team hosted their annual summer camp last week and welcomed in a sizeable group of campers. Nearly the entire varsity softball squad turned out to support the coaching staff throughout the exciting week.
Team Nugget will take on the Lumpkin County soccer team in a pick-up game and PK shootout in the revival of the Nugget Challenge.

Team Nugget will take on the Lumpkin County soccer team in a pick-up game and PK shootout in the revival of the Nugget Challenge.

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OPINIONS: The next Nugget Challenge is accepted!

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Last Tuesday I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock going off before getting out of bed and heading into the office. It was a day like any other previous Tuesday. We at The Nugget usually set aside this day for some final proof reading before sending the paper off to the printing press.
Baseball campers huddle for a photo before taking to the outfield to close out the summer fun.

Baseball campers huddle for a photo before taking to the outfield to close out the summer fun.

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Lumpkin baseball camp slides into summertime fun

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Lumpkin County baseball team was next to the plate, pitching off their Summer Camp festivities. The High School program hosted its annual camp from June 9-11 and saw an strong turnout of 52 individual campers.
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.