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Lumpkin County’s Jake Lloyd earned First Team All-Region Honors this season.

Lumpkin County’s Jake Lloyd earned First Team All-Region Honors this season.

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All-Region soccer teams include many Lumpkin players

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Lady Indians soccer season reached its conclusion this week in the Sweet 16 round of the State Playoffs.  The squad came up short to currently second-ranked Jefferson by a score of 7-0.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester looks to have a big year as the team’s quarterback.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester looks to have a big year as the team’s quarterback.

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Football team is back to work with a point to prove

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School football team is no stranger to being labeled an underdog. Year after year since Head Coach Heath Webb took the reins, the Indians have let their hard work do the talking for them.
Lumpkin girls standout Keli George looks to stake her claim at Sectionals.

Lumpkin girls standout Keli George looks to stake her claim at Sectionals.

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Lumpkin track athletes shine at Region meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Several Lumpkin County High School track and field athletes earned the title of Region Champions following a very successful meet at White County High School on April 22.
Lumpkin County’s Aubree Brown runs down a ball during a game this season.

Lumpkin County’s Aubree Brown runs down a ball during a game this season.

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Girls soccer advances to Sweet 16 in State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 1, 2025
After a four-and-a-half-hour drive and a two-hour rain delay, the Lumpkin County High School soccer team was able to advance further into the State Playoffs, after a 5-1 victory over Southeast Bulloch. Single-season scoring record holder Kaitlyn Johnson led the team with four impressive goals.
Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson charges downfield to score the record-breaking goal.

Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson charges downfield to score the record-breaking goal.

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Johnson sets new single-season scoring record for soccer team

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Lady Indians picked up a one-sided 9-0 victory over Union County in history-making fashion as Kaitlyn Johnson broke the record for goals scored in a single season. It came on a special night as Lumpkin County High School hosted a pink-out in honor of the beloved Rocky Barron.
Lumpkin County’s Lily Kidd makes her official commitment to Vorhees University to continue to play softball at the next level.

Lumpkin County’s Lily Kidd makes her official commitment to Vorhees University to continue to play softball at the next level.

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‘Lily The Kidd’ sets sights on collegiate career at Vorhees

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
In the heart of South Carolina, the close-knit community of Denmark is about to gain a talented addition. Lily Kidd, a standout softball player from Lumpkin County High School, has made a significant commitment.
Josh Ghobadpoor celebrates a State Championship alongside his former Gilmer County team.

Josh Ghobadpoor celebrates a State Championship alongside his former Gilmer County team.

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High school wrestling team announces coaching changes

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Big changes are on the mat for Lumpkin County High School boys wrestling as it was announced early last week that Joshua Ghobadpoor would be taking the reins as the new high head coach of the team. As an LCHS alum, Ghobadpoor seems to be a perfect replacement for popular Head Coach Sean Hage.
Lumpkin’s Grant Hallman pitched the final inning of the Indians’ victory over Fannin County.

Lumpkin’s Grant Hallman pitched the final inning of the Indians’ victory over Fannin County.

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Lumpkin baseball keeps busy during Spring Break

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
While most teams took the week off for spring break, the Lumpkin County High School baseball team battled through four individual matchups.  The Indians closed out the series against Johnson with three victories (17-0, 11-1 and 7-0) and toppled Fannin County in a 5-4 game that came down to the wire.
Heidy Bentancourt (left) and Gabrielle Niemczyk were honored as the UNG club softball teams’ two seniors.

Heidy Bentancourt (left) and Gabrielle Niemczyk were honored as the UNG club softball teams’ two seniors.

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Club teams at university create opportunities for other athletes

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
With the introduction of NILs and the transfer portal, getting recruited to play on a college sports team has become increasingly difficult. Some very talented athletes have felt the effects of the now challenging process.