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The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

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LCMS baseball competes in first-ever league championship game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Lumpkin County sports history was made this week as the Middle School baseball team competed in the school’s first-ever Mountain League baseball championship game. Even though things didn’t go the Indians’ way, they had a great season, culminating in being Mountain League runners-up.
Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

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Girls soccer earns solid victory over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School soccer field turned into a battlefield this week as the Indians clashed with the West Hall Spartans. The Lady Indians continued their dominant season, defeating the Spartans decisively 5-0.
Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

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Track team shines during busy week of competition

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School track team raced their way through a busy week of competition as they competed both in the North Hall track meet and The Battle of Blue Ridge in Habersham. The team saw several personal records broken with some equally impressive finishes.
The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

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Lumpkin rifle team takes fourth in State

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
 The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their GHSA State Riflery Championships in Ware County, and came away with a fourth place finish. The team placed behind Camden, Tallulah Falls and East Coweta following another outstanding season.
Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

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Baseball team picks up three wins over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County baseball team dominated West Hall last week, taking the series 3-0. Their first matchup saw a 10-4 victory for the Indians, the second one was an even more decisive 16-3 win, and the final game saw the Indians close things out 13-11.
Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

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Track teams off to a great start this season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Lumpkin County track team has been hard at work so far this season.  On February 28, the squad traveled to Suwanee to compete against Peachtree Ridge High School, Johns Creek High School and Riverwood International Charter School.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

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Lumpkin baseball earns first region win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After facing some setbacks this week due to inclement weather, the Lumpkin County High School baseball team picked up their first regional victory over White County.
The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

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Soccer teams earn wins over Gilmer County

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Eligha Roper The Nugget Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams saw a successful start to region competition last week as each team came away with victories over Gilmer. The girls continued their streak picking up a 5-0 win over Gilmer.
The Lumpkin County girls team included several Top-5 finishers.

The Lumpkin County girls team included several Top-5 finishers.

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Wrestlers succeed at USA State Championships

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Lumpkin County wrestling team had several athletes compete in USA Wrestling’s State Championship tournament in Perry, Georgia, on Sunday, March 3. Several athletes were able to come away with podium finishes, and the Indians ultimately crowned a new USA Wrestling State Champion.
The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike Team had an impressive showing at the Southern Cross race last weekend in Dahlonega.

The Lumpkin County Mountain Bike Team had an impressive showing at the Southern Cross race last weekend in Dahlonega.

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Mountain bike team sees strong showing in local race

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Montaluce Winery hosted the annual Mountain Goat Adventures Southern Cross bike race on Saturday.  The event attracted over 200 Junior and adult racers from all around with a common goal of completing the 30-mile junior or 50-mile adult race.