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Members of law enforcement, fire fighters, service members, and other emergency service personnel were honored at this week’s football game.

Members of law enforcement, fire fighters, service members, and other emergency service personnel were honored at this week’s football game.

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Lumpkin football hosts Heroes Night against GAC

Eligha Roper
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School football team squared off against a face from the past, a returning regional foe in Greater Atlanta Christian, at the burial grounds last Friday night. The Indians came up short in a hard-fought battle, falling 19-13 to GAC.
The Indians storm the field ahead of their game against Dunwoody.

The Indians storm the field ahead of their game against Dunwoody.

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Lumpkin football topples Dunwoody 45-39 in gutsy performance

Eligha Roper
Thursday, September 12, 2024
There’s an old saying, ‘It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.’ That was certainly the case for the Lumpkin County High School football team as they squared off with a tough Dunwoody squad.
Addilade Antonia delivers a strike during this week’s regional game against Chestatee.

Addilade Antonia delivers a strike during this week’s regional game against Chestatee.

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Softball team picks up fourth straight region win

Eligha Roper
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School softball team continues to roll, picking up two more Region wins over Chestatee and Gilmer, moving to four straight wins for the Lady Indians. Their first match of the week saw a 14-2 victory over regional newcomer Chestatee.
The Lumpkin County High School football team races onto the field ahead of their game against Hart County.

The Lumpkin County High School football team races onto the field ahead of their game against Hart County.

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Lumpkin football earns gutsy victory over Hart County

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School football team triumphed over Hart County 28-25 on Friday night in a slobber-knocking brawl, filled with hard hits, intense plays and a nail-biting finish.
The Lumpkin County varsity softball team earned two victories against regional opponents last week.

The Lumpkin County varsity softball team earned two victories against regional opponents last week.

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Lumpkin softball team sees surge in regional play

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Lumpkin County softball team has been on a roll as of late and are currently ranked third in Region 6-AAA with a regional record of 4-2. This is a significant achievement, considering the competitive nature of the region.
The Lumpkin County Middle School cross country team sees a speedy start at their Union County race.

The Lumpkin County Middle School cross country team sees a speedy start at their Union County race.

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Middle School cross country team victorious in Union

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School cross country team put in another excellent performance this week in Union County and came away with a first-place finish. It came down to a sixth-place finish tiebreaker to take the top spot.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Melanson finds a hole during this week’s game against North Hall.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Melanson finds a hole during this week’s game against North Hall.

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JV football topples North Hall to start their season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School Junior Varsity football teams continue to be a beacon of success for Lumpkin County, having only lost two games in the last two years. This week, the JV squad faced off with the North Hall Trojans.
The Lumpkin County High School softball squad was victorious over regional rival Dawson this week on the road.

The Lumpkin County High School softball squad was victorious over regional rival Dawson this week on the road.

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Lumpkin softball picks up region wins over Dawson and GAC

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School varsity softball team picked up two regional wins this week. The first came over region rivals Dawson by a decisive margin of 11-6. Their second win of the week came over Greater Atlanta Christian with a score of 15-4.
Mike Davenport will join the coaching staff at UGA following a very successful run with the University of North Georgia. Davenport said he is grateful for all the invaluable memories he created as a Nighthawk.

Mike Davenport will join the coaching staff at UGA following a very successful run with the University of North Georgia. Davenport said he is grateful for all the invaluable memories he created as a Nighthawk.

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Davenport moving on after successful career with UNG softball

Eligha Roper
Thursday, August 29, 2024
After a decade of dominance as the University of North Georgia’s Head Softball Coach, Mike Davenport has announced his resignation. Davenport looks to continue his established success in the foreseeable future as an Assistant Coach for the Georgia Bulldogs.