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The Lumpkin Middle School soccer team saw an exceptional season and now some athletes look ahead to keeping the momentum going at the high school level come next year.

The Lumpkin Middle School soccer team saw an exceptional season and now some athletes look ahead to keeping the momentum going at the high school level come next year.

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LCMS soccer earns league runner-up

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team wrapped up their season in the Mountain League Championships on Tuesday, April 9 against the Clear Creek Bobcats. The game was very tightly contested and ultimately decided by a penalty kick shootout. In the end, the Indians fell 5-4.
The lady Indians soccer team huddles together before storming the field.

The lady Indians soccer team huddles together before storming the field.

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LCHS soccer teams top Pickens with shut-out wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The LCHS soccer teams were victorious as they visited the Dragon’s Den this week, and both varsity squads were able to pick up victories. The boys routed the Dragons with a decisive 7-0 victory. The girls squad won their matchup 4-0. Pickens was each team’s final regional matchup of the season.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team had a successful outing in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team had a successful outing in Myrtle Beach during Spring Break.

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Lumpkin baseball team picks up wins in Myrtle Beach tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Last week, Myrtle Beach hosted the Lumpkin County baseball team. The squad competed against several teams from different states, including Highland Regional from Blackwood, New Jersey, Greece Athena from Rochester, New York and Riverdale Baptist from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Lumpkin wrestlers Nathan Nielsen, Liam Nielsen, Maddie Mendoza, Nattalie Mendoza, Greta Garbuzovas and Xander Nielsen share a moment at the Warrior Invitational.

Lumpkin wrestlers Nathan Nielsen, Liam Nielsen, Maddie Mendoza, Nattalie Mendoza, Greta Garbuzovas and Xander Nielsen share a moment at the Warrior Invitational.

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Wrestlers kick off Olympic-style season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Lumpkin athletes who compete on the local wrestling team, Team Alpha, found success on the mats this week in the Warrior Invitational Tournament. The Squad ended their day with nine gold medals and three silver, kicking off the Olympic wrestling season on a high note.
Kaitlyn Johnson lands a header during the team’s game against White County.

Kaitlyn Johnson lands a header during the team’s game against White County.

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High school soccer teams defeat Warriors at home

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Indians soccer team clashed with the Warriors and Wesleyan this week and split the games with both the boys and girls’ teams defeating White but coming up shot to a tough Wesleyan team. The Lady Indian’s overall record on the season moves to 9-1-1 and 4-1 in region competition.
The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

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Middle school girls soccer ends season as champion

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School Lady Indians soccer squad ended their season as undefeated Mountain League Champions following a 2-0 win over Pickens County on March 27 at home. On top of going undefeated, the squad didn’t give up a single goal all season.
Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

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Lumpkin track team excels at Dawson meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Indians track team looked to outrun the Tigers at this week’s Dawson County High School track meet. Overall, The Tribe ended the meet with a very impressive showing, with the boys’ team placing first and the girls ending as runner-ups.
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.