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Ava Estes celebrates her college commitment with her coaches and family.

Ava Estes celebrates her college commitment with her coaches and family.

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Estes ready for collegiate softball career at Piedmont

Eligha Roper
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Local softball star Ava Estes, recently made her official commitment to continue her athletic career at Piedmont University next year. Her high school career saw Region Championships and even gathered state wide recognition.
Carlie Fugich scored the game-deciding goal for her Lumpkin County team against Dawson last week.

Carlie Fugich scored the game-deciding goal for her Lumpkin County team against Dawson last week.

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Girls soccer moves to 10-1 following tough opponents

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The LCHS Lady Indians soccer team had a very exciting week of games as they entered arguably the hardest stretch of their season; this week the squad clashed with storied rivals Dawson and Greater Atlanta Christian.
Lumpkin County cyclist Asher Boegner descends a section of trail during a recent outing.

Lumpkin County cyclist Asher Boegner descends a section of trail during a recent outing.

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Boegner looks to promising cycling career at Brevard

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Lumpkin County has a superstar in its midst, as senior Asher Boegner is one of the top five 17-18U mountain bike athletes in the nation and is expected to break into the top 100 in the world as he enters his first year of college.
Devin Alvarez celebrates his goal against Dawson with his Lumpkin teammates.

Devin Alvarez celebrates his goal against Dawson with his Lumpkin teammates.

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Boys soccer team looks ahead to State Playoff run

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
It was a pivotal week for Lumpkin County soccer as the varsity squad battled through two major Region Six AAA matchups. The Indians hosted Dawson County on Tuesday, then traveled to Greater Atlanta Christian on Friday. Lumpkin split the week, earning a 2–1 win over Dawson before falling 5–1 to GAC.
LEFT: Lumpkin County swimmer Haley Hayes celebrates her college signing with her family and coaches. RIGHT: Cadence Grulla signs her official commitment to Emmanuel University to continue her wrestling career.

LEFT: Lumpkin County swimmer Haley Hayes celebrates her college signing with her family and coaches. RIGHT: Cadence Grulla signs her official commitment to Emmanuel University to continue her wrestling career.

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Local athletes set sights on competing at collegiate level

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Two local athletes from different sports found themselves sharing a milestone on February 26.
Lumpkin’s Witt Windham has been a standout for the Indians this season.

Lumpkin’s Witt Windham has been a standout for the Indians this season.

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Lumpkin track team races through busy week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
One local team has been running, jumping and throwing with the best that the State has to offer in recent weeks. The Lumpkin County Track and Field team competed in two separate meets last week, starting with the Gilmer High Home meet on Tuesday, March 17.
Sisters Audrey (left) and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in the world of MLF competitive bass fishing.

Sisters Audrey (left) and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in the world of MLF competitive bass fishing.

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Local sisters are blazing a trail in sport of bass fishing

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Two local sisters have been turning heads in the world of bass fishing, from historic victories to college signings, Audrey and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in competitive fishing.
Logan Hamrick slides into third as a GAC defender blocks the bag.

Logan Hamrick slides into third as a GAC defender blocks the bag.

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Lumpkin baseball clashes with Chestatee and GAC

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lumpkin County baseball team got their regional competition started over the last two weeks as they played through a series against both Chestatee and Greater Atlanta Christian.
The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their fifth straight State Championship appearance.

The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their fifth straight State Championship appearance.

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Rifle team competes in GHSA State Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team capped its season with a strong showing at the Georgia High School Association  State Championships on March 14 and 15 at the Ware County Shooting Sports Complex in Waycross. Only 17 teams out of more than 100 qualify for the event.