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More than one hundred kids participated in last week’s Lumpkin County Football Summer Camp.

More than one hundred kids participated in last week’s Lumpkin County Football Summer Camp.

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Football camp sees record-breaking turnout

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Young athletes turned out to last week’s annual Lumpkin County Football Summer Camp in droves. This year’s camp saw a record-breaking 130-plus campers join in on the summertime festivities.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester said the PBR 16U National Championship was one of the most competitive tournaments he has been in.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester said the PBR 16U National Championship was one of the most competitive tournaments he has been in.

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Hester competes in Prep Baseball Nationals

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Lumpkin County athletes continue to show up and out at the national level. Multiple-sport athlete Mason Hester had the opportunity to compete in the Prep Baseball National Championships and came away with an impressive performance.
Mattie Mendoza, Natalie Mendoza, Cadence Grulla, Faith Jones, Greta Garbuzovas and Team Alpha Coach Micah Goss represented Lumpkin on the National stage.

Mattie Mendoza, Natalie Mendoza, Cadence Grulla, Faith Jones, Greta Garbuzovas and Team Alpha Coach Micah Goss represented Lumpkin on the National stage.

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Local wrestlers compete at USA National Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Six local Indian wrestlers and two coaches had the opportunity to represent their program at the USA Wrestling Nationals.
Lumpkin County athlete Brynli Gilreath demonstrates how to do a high jump during the recent summer camp.

Lumpkin County athlete Brynli Gilreath demonstrates how to do a high jump during the recent summer camp.

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Future track stars hone skills at summer camp

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Future sprinters, throwers, and long jumpers took on the summer heat this week at the annual Lumpkin County Track Summer camp. The young athletes worked alongside track and cross-country coaches and several big-name athletes from this year’s very successful track season.
Shiloh Claussen celebrates crossing the finish line at MTB Marathon Nationals. (submitted photo)

Shiloh Claussen celebrates crossing the finish line at MTB Marathon Nationals. (submitted photo)

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Mountain bike athletes make podium at Nationals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Lumpkin County had two athletes representing the Indians at the recent Mountain Biking Marathon Nationals in Auburn, Alabama, on June 15. Local athletes competing on the National stage included Shiloh  Claussen and Asher Boegner.  Each athlete came away with podium finishes.
Lumpkin County anglers Levi Self and Carter Lee show off their catch from the Bass Masters State Classic. (submitted photo)

Lumpkin County anglers Levi Self and Carter Lee show off their catch from the Bass Masters State Classic. (submitted photo)

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Local bass teams set to compete in Bass Master Nationals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Georgia High School Bass fishing season has been red hot lately, with several local athletes breaking into the Nationals tournament, which is set to take place on August 1-3 at Lake Chickamauga. Those athletes include Walker Grizzle, Cooper McDonald, Levi Self and Carter Lee.
Lumpkin County player Addilaide Antonia works with the younger athletes during the softball youth summer camp.

Lumpkin County player Addilaide Antonia works with the younger athletes during the softball youth summer camp.

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Lumpkin softball team hosts annual summer camp

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
This summer, young athletes with dreams of becoming powerful sluggers or future ace pitchers had a unique opportunity to enhance their skills at the Lumpkin County softball team’s annual Summer Camp.
Indians’ player Colton Lee leaps into the end zone during the seven-on-seven event at East Forsyth last week.

Indians’ player Colton Lee leaps into the end zone during the seven-on-seven event at East Forsyth last week.

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Football team excels at seven-on-seven meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School football team had the opportunity to get on the gridiron and compete in some friendly competition this week at East Forsyth High School. The Broncos played host to a plethora of big schools, including West Forsyth and Chattahoochee.
Boegner leads his team onto the field in Dalton for the GACA All-State game.

Boegner leads his team onto the field in Dalton for the GACA All-State game.

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Boegner represents at GACA All-State soccer game

Eligha Roper
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association held their annual All-State soccer game in Dalton, Ga. on June 6. Representing Lumpkin County on the big stage was standout goalkeeper Brauner Boegner.
Nugget sportswriter Eligha Roper shows off new awards after the Georgia Press Association ceremony.

Nugget sportswriter Eligha Roper shows off new awards after the Georgia Press Association ceremony.

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Roper: Honored to be among the state’s best sports sections

Eligha Roper
Thursday, June 13, 2024
This week, I had the opportunity to travel to Jekyll Island with the rest of The Dahlonega Nugget Staff. It was a fantastic trip. We took advantage of the local restaurants, beaches, and other attractions.