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The Lady Indians Wrestling team won their their Traditional Area Championship as a first year program.

The Lady Indians Wrestling team won their their Traditional Area Championship as a first year program.

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Lumpkin wrestling teams earn Traditional Area titles

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling teams continued to shine in their Traditional Area Championships on February 2 and 3.  Between both teams, 25 athletes punched their tickets to sectionals, and both the boys and girls teams ended their tournaments as Traditional Area Champions.
Chase Smith and the purple squad celebrate a run during their preseason game.

Chase Smith and the purple squad celebrate a run during their preseason game.

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Lumpkin baseball ready to take on the season

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team had the opportunity to showcase their athletes ahead of their upcoming season on Saturday, February 3. The team held their intrasquad purple vs gold game. The purple squad ultimately came out on top, picking up a 9-2 victory over the gold team.
Cadence Grulla picked up a hard fought overtime win over her Gilmer County opponent.

Cadence Grulla picked up a hard fought overtime win over her Gilmer County opponent.

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Girls wrestling competes in GHSA State Duals tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Lady Indians’ wrestling team can officially rank themselves as one of the top five wrestling teams in the State after competing in their state championship tournament on Saturday, January 27.
Lumpkin County’s Walker Scott races down the court for a breakaway layup.

Lumpkin County’s Walker Scott races down the court for a breakaway layup.

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Boys basketball wins seventh straight game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School basketball team toppled West Hall 63-39 to achieve their seventh straight win, a team-best since 2005-06, but the squad came up short against top-ranked regional leader Gilmer in their second game of the week.
Lumpkin County's Alayna Lindley powers her way in for a layup.

Lumpkin County's Alayna Lindley powers her way in for a layup.

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Girls basketball picks up two region wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School basketball team saw a successful week of regional games, defeating both West Hall and Gilmer improving their regional record to 4-5. The Lady Indians had a major victory over West Hall, defeating the Spartans 69-8. The Tribe also toppled Gilmer 56-39.
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team defeated Columbus 34-33 to win its Duals State Championship.

The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team defeated Columbus 34-33 to win its Duals State Championship.

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Wrestling team wins Class AAA duals state title

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team over came all the odds on Saturday January 20 as they battled their way to the GHSA AAA Duals State Championship. Competing in front of a very loud and motivated home cheering section.
Lumpkin senior Averie Jones (right) and her teammates celebrate the big win over the Warriors.

Lumpkin senior Averie Jones (right) and her teammates celebrate the big win over the Warriors.

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Girls basketball team earns upset over White County

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lady Indians basketball team saw a great start to their week against White County, picking up a huge victory over the Warriors 49-46. The Indians then faced off against Wesleyan on the road and came up short 64-20.
Lumpkin County's Jac Chambers looks for an opening against the Warriors.

Lumpkin County's Jac Chambers looks for an opening against the Warriors.

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Boys basketball team extends winning streak

Eligha Roper
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School boys’ basketball team moves to six straight wins this week following victories over White County, and Wesleyan. The Indians effectively defeated White County 64-43 and Wesleyan 46-42. The Indians moved to 9-10 overall on the season and 3-4 in Region competition.
Lumpkin County junior Cal Faulkner drives for a big basket over region rival Dawson County last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper/The Nugget)

Lumpkin County junior Cal Faulkner drives for a big basket over region rival Dawson County last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper/The Nugget)

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Basketball teams look strong in return to action

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
It has been an impressive and exciting week for all things Lumpkin basketball. Last week, the boys’ and girls’ teams played some of their best games of the season. The boys defeated region rival Dawson County 53-44 and Murray County 40-37, improving to four straight wins.