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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.
The Lumpkin County rifle team continues to impress against much larger schools, including Parkview and Roswell.

The Lumpkin County rifle team continues to impress against much larger schools, including Parkview and Roswell.

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Lumpkin rifle team takes aim at postseason

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School Rifle team saw a very successful week, picking up two straight wins over Parkview and Roswell. On Tuesday, February 5, the team hosted Parkview and scored a season-high of 1141. Parkview ended the meet with a total of 1063 points.
Cadence Grulla lands a big throw against an opponent. Grulla was one of several wrestlers to advance to Sectionals to represent Lumpkin. (photo by Eligha Roper)

Cadence Grulla lands a big throw against an opponent. Grulla was one of several wrestlers to advance to Sectionals to represent Lumpkin. (photo by Eligha Roper)

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Girls wrestling sends eight to Sectionals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
For wrestlers, Traditionals represent one of the most challenging phases of their season. Each individual wrestler embarks on the quest to compete at the state level as an individual athlete.
After a successful showing at the Area Tournament, all signs point to Sectionals as the Indians hope for an eventual trip to the State Championships.

After a successful showing at the Area Tournament, all signs point to Sectionals as the Indians hope for an eventual trip to the State Championships.

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Boys wrestling team looking ahead to Sectionals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Lumpkin County High School boys’ wrestling team advanced nine athletes to Sectionals last week following their Area Championships on Saturday, February 1. The Lumpkin Nine now set their sights on conquering Sectionals and advancing to the State Championships.
Lumpkin County’s Landon Pierce drives down the court for the Indians during last week’s face-off against Johnson.

Lumpkin County’s Landon Pierce drives down the court for the Indians during last week’s face-off against Johnson.

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Lumpkin basketball teams pick up wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
It was a week of resilience and determination for Lumpkin County basketball. The Lady Indians high school basketball team waged a tough battle against a skilled North Hall team, narrowly losing 57-54. Undeterred, the team bounced back with an impressive 64-13 victory over Johnson.
Maxine Sullens and the Lumpkin County High School team celebrate their State Championship victory.

Maxine Sullens and the Lumpkin County High School team celebrate their State Championship victory.

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Girls wrestling makes history at State Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Suppose you go back two years and look at the Lumpkin County Lady Indians’ wrestling team. In that case, you’ll see a group of female athletes and their coaches looking to establish their own identity as an individual team with a new Lady Indian team logo and ideas.