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The Bojangles Demons celebrate their Casual Championship victory. Roster: Alex Parkman, Nick Grabher, Jack Sykucki, Andrew Guilford, Jake Tiller, Harrison Turner, Sam Perry, Seth Williams, Trae Bennett, Jamal Greenfield and Head Coach Ben Barchie.

The Bojangles Demons celebrate their Casual Championship victory. Roster: Alex Parkman, Nick Grabher, Jack Sykucki, Andrew Guilford, Jake Tiller, Harrison Turner, Sam Perry, Seth Williams, Trae Bennett, Jamal Greenfield and Head Coach Ben Barchie.

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UNG intramural teams light up social media

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
For two local University of North Georgia intramural teams, what started as a casual idea morphed into an extraordinary event. UNG’s Bojangles Demons and Billygoat Ballers are two intramural sports teams made up mostly of seniors.
Kaitlyn Johnson goes up for a header during this week’s game against Franklin.

Kaitlyn Johnson goes up for a header during this week’s game against Franklin.

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Soccer teams earn wins in regional play

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams picked up wins last week. The Indians hosted Banks County on Thursday and Franklin County on Friday. The Lady Indians ended their week with two wins, while the guys split their games 1-1.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team storms the field following their walk-off win against Fannin.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team storms the field following their walk-off win against Fannin.

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Lumpkin baseball team starts season strong

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team rolled past Towns County on Friday and Fannin County on Saturday afternoon to improve to a 5-0 start to the season. The Indians made short work of Towns County, but hit a wall when they squared off against the Rebels.
The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team takes a moment to focus before the game.

The Lumpkin County High School boys soccer team takes a moment to focus before the game.

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Boys soccer team battles early adversity to start season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Soccer season saw its official kickoff this week as the Lumpkin County High School varsity team hosted East Forsyth and Gainesville. The team fell short in both games, succumbing to East Forsyth 4-0 and Gainesville 4-2.
On the soccer field, Assistant Coach Ethan Pierce, Head Coach Cas Alldred and Abi Hunt take the reins as the girls team’s new coaching staff.

On the soccer field, Assistant Coach Ethan Pierce, Head Coach Cas Alldred and Abi Hunt take the reins as the girls team’s new coaching staff.

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New girls soccer coaching staff continues winning ways

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
At the conclusion of last year’s games, the Lady Indians saw the departure of Girls Soccer Head Coach Don Brock, who led the Lady Indians to eleven straight state playoff appearances.
Lumpkin County boys basketball head coach Chris Faulkner talks strategy with his team during a recent home game.

Lumpkin County boys basketball head coach Chris Faulkner talks strategy with his team during a recent home game.

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Lumpkin basketball competes in Region Tournament

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 20, 2025
All things basketball came to a head last week as local teams battled for the coveted top spot in the Region 6-AAA Tournament. All eight teams converged at Pickens County High School. Pickens County stood at the top of the brackets when the dust settled, claiming the Regional Title.
Jayzen Johnson delivers a pitch against Coahulla Creek.

Jayzen Johnson delivers a pitch against Coahulla Creek.

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Lumpkin baseball looking impressive at start of season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team saw an explosive start to their season, picking up two wins. The team was initially scheduled to compete in three games, but rainy weather forced the squad to reschedule their game against West Hall.
Pictured (left to right): Nathan Nielsen celebrates his third straight Traditional State Championship. Freshman Xander Nielsen earned a Traditional State Championship. Greta Garbuzovas celebrates her third straight State Championship. Nora Garbuzovas celebrates her first State Championship. (Photos courtesy of Amber Cloy Photography)

Pictured (left to right): Nathan Nielsen celebrates his third straight Traditional State Championship. Freshman Xander Nielsen earned a Traditional State Championship. Greta Garbuzovas celebrates her third straight State Championship. Nora Garbuzovas celebrates her first State Championship. (Photos courtesy of Amber Cloy Photography)

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Lumpkin wrestlers earn State Championships

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School girls and boys wrestling teams both saw some impressive results in the recent Traditional State Championships. GIRLS TEAM The LCHS girls team looks to set the standard for female wrestling throughout the State.
All eight Lumpkin girls wrestling team members who competed in Sectionals punched their tickets to State.

All eight Lumpkin girls wrestling team members who competed in Sectionals punched their tickets to State.

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Lumpkin wrestlers set sights on State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Several Lumpkin County wrestlers will be advancing into the Traditional State Championships after successful showings in this week’s sectionals. For the girls’ squad, all eight of the team’s competitors punched their tickets.
Lumpkin County player Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

Lumpkin County player Anna Davis drives down the court for the Lady Indians.

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Basketball teams wrap up regular season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
It was an eventful week for Lumpkin County basketball, as teams competed in two different games to close out the regular season against Chestatee and White County. In addition to this week’s games, All-Region honors were announced, and the team held their Senior Night as they took on the Warriors.