Sports

Lumpkin County’s Nolan Matthews was named Region 6-AAA Special Teams Player of the Year.

Lumpkin County’s Nolan Matthews was named Region 6-AAA Special Teams Player of the Year.

Lumpkin football collects All-Region honors

The official Region 6-AAA Football All-Region honors were released this week and featured 14 individual Lumpkin County High School football players recapping another very successful season for the Indians. The squad’s season concluded 7-4 overall with a regional record of 5-2.
The Lumpkin swim team prepares to make some laps.

The Lumpkin swim team prepares to make some laps.

Lumpkin swimmers qualify for State

When it comes to competing on the swim team, the ultimate goal is to win a state championship. But before an athlete can have a chance at that accomplishment, they must first qualify.
TJ Gaddis brings the team onto the court against Dawson. Gaddis led the Indians in scoring with 24 points against the Tigers.

TJ Gaddis brings the team onto the court against Dawson. Gaddis led the Indians in scoring with 24 points against the Tigers.

Boys’ basketball topples regional rivals Dawson

It was a challenging and busy week for all things Lumpkin basketball, as each team competed in several different games. The Boys’ Varsity squad kicked off their week with a tough 72-48 loss to a very good Pickens County basketball program.
Lumpkin County’s Alyssa Ford attempts a layup against the Spartans.

Lumpkin County’s Alyssa Ford attempts a layup against the Spartans.

Lumpkin basketball teams topple Greater Atlanta Christian

The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams hit the road last week to take on powerhouse Greater Atlanta Christian. Neither of the Lumpkin teams were intimidated by the magnitude of the occasion, as both came away with victories.
Lumpkin County High School wrestler Geovany Hernandez smiles as he pins his White County opponent.

Lumpkin County High School wrestler Geovany Hernandez smiles as he pins his White County opponent.

Wrestling team topples White County on Senior Night

It was a special night for the Lumpkin County High School wrestling team as they hosted their Senior Night. Lumpkin’s seniors were spotlighted as their dedication and contributions over the last few years took center stage.
Lumpkin County softball player Julianna York celebrates her signing day alongside her teammates.

Lumpkin County softball player Julianna York celebrates her signing day alongside her teammates.

York signs with Truett McConnell University softball

It was a momentous week for the local sports community as four of our local athletes, Cal Faulkner, Wyatt Windham, Aidyn Flanagan and Julianna York officially committed to their respective colleges.
Head Coach Chris Faulkner breaks down the team’s gameplan against the Rebels.

Head Coach Chris Faulkner breaks down the team’s gameplan against the Rebels.

Boys basketball picks up decisive win over the Rebels

For most kids in school, Thanksgiving break means being able to stay home and enjoy the holidays, but for the Lumpkin County High School basketball team, that wasn’t exactly the case. This week, the squad competed in three separate games throughout the week.
The Lumpkin County girls wrestling squad gathers following their first place performance in Alabama.

The Lumpkin County girls wrestling squad gathers following their first place performance in Alabama.

Girls wrestling team wins Alabama tournament

It’s not often that you get to represent your local community high school in another state. The Lady Indians Varsity wrestling team took advantage of that great opportunity this week, taking the long seven-hour drive to Mobile, Alabama, to compete in the Gulf Coast Clash.
Lumpkin County’s Anna Davis plows her way down the court against the Rebels.

Lumpkin County’s Anna Davis plows her way down the court against the Rebels.

Girls basketball powers through Thanksgiving week games

When people think of the Thanksgiving holidays, they usually think of big family dinners followed by a food coma accompanied by afternoon rivalry football games. However, that looked a bit different this week for the Lady Indians Varsity basketball team.
Anna Davis charges down the court and past a Calhoun defender.

Anna Davis charges down the court and past a Calhoun defender.

Girls basketball takes on Tallulah and Calhoun

The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls basketball team had a busy week as they hosted Calhoun on Thursday, November 21 and Tallulah Falls on Saturday, November 23.  Calhoun was a powerhouse in AAAAA last season, and ultimately made a Final Four appearance.