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Will McKinney was fired up after the Indians defeated Dawson County in the State Final Four. Following the big win, the team now looks ahead to Rome as they will compete against powerhouse Columbus with a State Championship on the line.

Will McKinney was fired up after the Indians defeated Dawson County in the State Final Four. Following the big win, the team now looks ahead to Rome as they will compete against powerhouse Columbus with a State Championship on the line.

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Lumpkin tennis conquers Dawson in State Final Four

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence when two regional rivals meet in a state tournament, even more so when a trip to the State Championships is on the line. That was the case on Saturday May 4, as the Indians hosted their storied rivals Dawson.
Lumpkin County had 12 players from the girls team and 10 from the boys team to earn All-Region honors recently.

Lumpkin County had 12 players from the girls team and 10 from the boys team to earn All-Region honors recently.

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Soccer teams rack up All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
All-Region honors were released this week and the list was packed full of Lumpkin County players. The boys’ squad came away with 10 total athletes making the cut and the girls added an additional 12 players in a very competitive region.
Senior Ben Sherrill looks to close out his high school career in style at the upcoming State meet.

Senior Ben Sherrill looks to close out his high school career in style at the upcoming State meet.

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Lumpkin track athletes advancing to State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Several athletes had great performances in the AAA Sectional Track Meet at Franklin County High School. The three Indians who advanced through sectionals are Keli George, Wyatt Windham and Ben Sherrill.
Athletes of the Week Will and Jack McKinney dug deep during a tie-breaking third set, battling back from 5-1 to send their team to the Elite Eight.

Athletes of the Week Will and Jack McKinney dug deep during a tie-breaking third set, battling back from 5-1 to send their team to the Elite Eight.

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Lumpkin tennis team is moving forward in the State Playoffs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
It was a knockdown drag-out brawl for the Indians tennis team as they made the long trip to Oconee to clash with the Warriors. Coming into the big showdown, both teams knew they were in for a battle, and each hoped to punch their tickets to the Elite Eight.
Andrea Limehouse runs the ball downfield against the Warriors.

Andrea Limehouse runs the ball downfield against the Warriors.

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Girl’s soccer wraps up State Playoff run in Oconee

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Lady Indians soccer season reached its end this week as the team ventured to Oconee County. The squad came up short to the Warriors by a score of 4-0. Despite falling to a very tough team in the State Playoffs the squad still put together an outstanding season.
Wyatt Windham leads the pack at the White County Area meet.

Wyatt Windham leads the pack at the White County Area meet.

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Lumpkin team speeds through Area track meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Indians blazed a trail of success at the AAA Area Seven Regional track meet at White County High School, leaving their competition in the dust. With their elite performances and impressive placements, several athletes have secured their spots in the upcoming sectionals.
Runners Jalen Savoy and Cal Faulkner compete in the same heat during this week’s regional track meet against Gilmer.

Runners Jalen Savoy and Cal Faulkner compete in the same heat during this week’s regional track meet against Gilmer.

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Track team competes at Gilmer showdown

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Lumpkin County High School track star Wyatt Windham continued his impressive season this week in Gilmer, among several other impressive finishes. Windham’s 9:28.44 3200 meter finish placed him among the state’s top 25 runners and reached Milesplits’ US second-team standard.
Lumpkin County's Alejandro Narvaez calls himself safe after sliding into home plate.

Lumpkin County's Alejandro Narvaez calls himself safe after sliding into home plate.

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Baseball team closes out season with a big win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Indians walked things off against the Wesleyan Wolves, picking up a  big regional victory. The Wolves came into the matchup as the second-ranked team in the region. After suffering two defeats at the hands of the Indians, they fell to third with a region record of 10-8.
Lumpkin County’s Liam Nielsen, Xander Nielsen, Nathan Nielsen and Aiden Marshall had a successful Freco tournament in Commerce.

Lumpkin County’s Liam Nielsen, Xander Nielsen, Nathan Nielsen and Aiden Marshall had a successful Freco tournament in Commerce.

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Wrestlers compete in Freco and World Team Trials

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was another busy week for several Lumpkin wrestlers. They competed in a USA Wrestling tournament in Commerce, and Lumpkin athlete Greta Garbuzovas competed in the Marine Corps Women’s Nationals Championships (world team trials) in Spokane, Washington.