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Lumpkin County High School softball player Cadence Ivey steps to the plate during last week’s game.

Lumpkin County High School softball player Cadence Ivey steps to the plate during last week’s game.

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Lumpkin softball gets revenge for previous loss to Chattahoochee

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Lady Indians softball team had a hectic week, competing in four individual games. The Indians started their week off on Tuesday, opening Regional play against Pickens County, coming up short 3-2.
The Lumpkin County High School football team defeated West Hall in dominant fashion in Friday’s scrimmage game.

The Lumpkin County High School football team defeated West Hall in dominant fashion in Friday’s scrimmage game.

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Lumpkin football topples West Hall 34-9 in scrimmage

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Varsity Indians football team trampled through the gates of Sparta this week as they took on West Hall. The Tribe ultimately came out on top, defeating the Spartans 34-9 in their final tune-up ahead of next week’s season opening kickoff.
LCHS player Maddie Lee lands a spike against Rabun County.

LCHS player Maddie Lee lands a spike against Rabun County.

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Lumpkin volleyball sees a busy start to season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Lumpkin County volleyball team hit the ground running this week, competing in four matches in just their first week of competition. The Indians faced Gainesville, Jackson County, Rabun County and West Hall. The squad split the games, ending the week with an overall record of 2-2.
Lumpkin County’s Riley Dyer had an outstanding week for the Indians, picking up two home runs and several RBIs against Forsyth Central.

Lumpkin County’s Riley Dyer had an outstanding week for the Indians, picking up two home runs and several RBIs against Forsyth Central.

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Lumpkin softball topples Forsyth Central, falls to Chattahoochee

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Lumpkin County softball team split their games this week, taking a 14-6 win over Forsyth Central at home and coming up short 10-4 to Chattahoochee on the UNG softball field. The Indians now move to 3-2 overall.
Lumpkin County High School’s Kenley Greene delivers a pitch during last week’s JV home opener against Union County.

Lumpkin County High School’s Kenley Greene delivers a pitch during last week’s JV home opener against Union County.

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Softball sees successful start in non-region competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School softball team had a great start to their season last week, clashing with Rabun County, Grayson and Lanier. The team ended the week with an overall record of 2-1.
Upcoming senior Isabel Davenport (left) looks forward to playing with fellow Lumpkin grads at UNG this season. Lexi Pierce (middle) is about to embark on her sophomore season for UNG after a very successful freshman campaign. LCHS girls basketball all-time leading scorer Averie Jones will look to make her mark at the collegiate level a UNG.

Upcoming senior Isabel Davenport (left) looks forward to playing with fellow Lumpkin grads at UNG this season. Lexi Pierce (middle) is about to embark on her sophomore season for UNG after a very successful freshman campaign. LCHS girls basketball all-time leading scorer Averie Jones will look to make her mark at the collegiate level a UNG.

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Lumpkin standouts now competing for UNG women’s basketball

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Two of Lumpkin’s home-court athletes, Isabel Davenport and Lexi Pierce, have soared since becoming  University of North Georgia Nighthawks. And soon LCHS standout Averie Jones will join them on the court.
Lumpkin County player Maggie McKenzie lines up a spike during a scrimmage game last week.

Lumpkin County player Maggie McKenzie lines up a spike during a scrimmage game last week.

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Volleyball squad set to kick off season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Anticipation is on the rise for the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team as their season gets underway this week. Lumpkin is set to begin their first week with four matches in the first three days. Head Volleyball Coach Haley Dibble is ready to get things underway.
Julianna York prepares to make a defensive stop during the Lumpkin County High School softball team’s practice.

Julianna York prepares to make a defensive stop during the Lumpkin County High School softball team’s practice.

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Lumpkin softball prepares to start season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
School is set to start soon, and that means the return of Fall sports. Several local teams and athletes have been hard at work over the summer months in preparation for the upcoming season.
Cal Faulkner leads the Lumpkin County High School football team onto the field during a game last season. Faulkner is looking ahead to his senior season at Lumpkin, but has already committed to Georgia Tech.

Cal Faulkner leads the Lumpkin County High School football team onto the field during a game last season. Faulkner is looking ahead to his senior season at Lumpkin, but has already committed to Georgia Tech.

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OPINIONS - Senior standout is part of football team’s culture change

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Patrick Conarro / Guest columnist  ------------------  Georgia Tech. The Air Force Academy. Wake Forest. The Naval Academy.  If you set out to make a list of highly-regarded universities in the United States, these  institutions would be included.
Blake Huff sprints to first during the FCA baseball summer camp at Lumpkin County High School.

Blake Huff sprints to first during the FCA baseball summer camp at Lumpkin County High School.

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Summer ball camp spreads ‘Fellowship’

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a non-denominational Christian sports ministry that aims to engage, equip and empower coaches and athletes to unite through the gospel and teach students to compete in their sports with a Christian-like attitude.