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Soccer team seniors share a moment together on the 50-yard line during Lumpkin County Senior Night.

Soccer team seniors share a moment together on the 50-yard line during Lumpkin County Senior Night.

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Soccer teams victorious on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
It was a huge week for all things Lumpkin Soccer. Both the boys and girls High School teams were able to kick off regional competition with big wins over North Hall. The boys won a gritty game in overtime, downing the Trojans 3-1. The team improved their overall standings to 4-2.
Jacob Baloga celebrates his college commitment alongside his family and coaches.

Jacob Baloga celebrates his college commitment alongside his family and coaches.

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LCHS football standouts to play in college

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Two local football standouts turned their dreams into reality when they signed their official commitments to continue their athletic careers at the college level.
The University of North Georgia team battled several other collegiate intramural teams in Rugby action in Dahlonega last weekend.

The University of North Georgia team battled several other collegiate intramural teams in Rugby action in Dahlonega last weekend.

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Rugby in Dahlonega!—women’s collegiate teams battle it out at UNG

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
When people hear about rugby they usually think of New Zealand, South Africa or Wales, you know, the areas where the sport is more popular. Here in the States, many people probably haven’t had the opportunity to be exposed to the sport.
Lumpkin County’s Jack Fugich makes a play on the ball during a recent contest.

Lumpkin County’s Jack Fugich makes a play on the ball during a recent contest.

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Boys soccer earns two straight wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A week always feels good when you can stack consecutive wins, and that’s exactly what Lumpkin County High School’s soccer team did as they rolled past East Jackson and Riverside. The Indians now sit at 3-2, with one of their early losses coming in a PK shootout against Franklin County.
Lumpkin County’s Keli George (left) leads a pack of runners.

Lumpkin County’s Keli George (left) leads a pack of runners.

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LCHS runner looks to achieve success at Georgia College

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Keli George is no stranger to success at the high school level of track and cross-country. On February 12, the standout athlete announced she will extend her career to the collegiate level.
Lumpkin senior Joey Dechant calms his nerves before taking a shot.

Lumpkin senior Joey Dechant calms his nerves before taking a shot.

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Rifle team competes in Area Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By James Wright / Special to The Nugget  -----------------  The Indians Rifle Team finished third in the Area Six Tournament. The team finished two busy weeks by hosting the Area 6 tournament on Saturday 7th on their home range.
Lumpkin County’s Martin Hulsey gets some air during last week’s matchup with the Tigers.

Lumpkin County’s Martin Hulsey gets some air during last week’s matchup with the Tigers.

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Lumpkin basketball teams secure bids to the State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The region tournament didn’t go exactly as planned for the local squads, but the finish line remains the same: both Lumpkin County High School teams are headed to State. The Lady Indians suffered a tough 70-64 opening-round loss to North Hall in the AAA Region Six Tournament.
Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

Lumpkin’s Tyler Cortez goes up for a basket en route to a big 78-55 win against region rival White County.

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Lumpkin varsity basketball teams conclude regular season

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
BOYS BASKETBALL RACKS UP ALL-REGION HONORS The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team continued their historic basketball run last week as they wrapped up the regular season with two big wins. Their first came over Chestatee on Tuesday, by a score of 64-32.
Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

Lumpkin County wrestlers pictured: (left) sophomore Faith Jones captures her first Traditional State Championship; and (right) Greta Garbuzovas makes state history as one of the first ever four-time Girls State Champions.

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Lumpkin wrestlers win State Championships

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Traditional State Championships are the Mecca of Georgia wrestling. Every athlete who steps onto that stage has survived a season full of trials and tribulations just for the chance to compete.