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Boegner leads his team onto the field in Dalton for the GACA All-State game.

Boegner leads his team onto the field in Dalton for the GACA All-State game.

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Boegner represents at GACA All-State soccer game

Eligha Roper
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Georgia Athletic Coaches Association held their annual All-State soccer game in Dalton, Ga. on June 6. Representing Lumpkin County on the big stage was standout goalkeeper Brauner Boegner.
Nugget sportswriter Eligha Roper shows off new awards after the Georgia Press Association ceremony.

Nugget sportswriter Eligha Roper shows off new awards after the Georgia Press Association ceremony.

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Roper: Honored to be among the state’s best sports sections

Eligha Roper
Thursday, June 13, 2024
This week, I had the opportunity to travel to Jekyll Island with the rest of The Dahlonega Nugget Staff. It was a fantastic trip. We took advantage of the local restaurants, beaches, and other attractions.
Lumpkin County soccer campers gather for a group photo after a fun drenching by the Lumpkin fire department.

Lumpkin County soccer campers gather for a group photo after a fun drenching by the Lumpkin fire department.

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Soccer summer camp inspires future Lumpkin Co. stars

Eligha Roper
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Lumpkin County Soccer team hosted its annual Summer Camp this week, and there was a great turnout of 65-plus young aspiring future athletes. Equally impressive, 20-plus High School athletes volunteered their time to assist in the camp’s festivities.
The Lumpkin County football team secured the Blitz Cup with their best season in school history.

The Lumpkin County football team secured the Blitz Cup with their best season in school history.

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Lumpkin teams welcome the Blitz Cup to trophy case

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
For the first time in school history Lumpkin County has been awarded the Blitz Cup, a traveling trophy that was created in 2009. The Cup has been given out annually since its inception.
Greta Garbuzovas (left) stands atop the podium at the Southeast Regional Championships.

Greta Garbuzovas (left) stands atop the podium at the Southeast Regional Championships.

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Garbuzovas is Southeastern Regional wrestling champion

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
As the Olympic wrestling season ticks on the stakes continue to rise and Lumpkin County wrestlers continue to elevate to new heights. Greta Garbuzovas is no stranger to competing on the big stages coming off of her second straight GHSA Georgia State Championship.
Harper Hubbard made her commitment to Young Harris College surrounded by her family and coaches.

Harper Hubbard made her commitment to Young Harris College surrounded by her family and coaches.

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Lumpkin track athletes make college commitments

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Lumpkin County track team had two more athletes sign on to colleges to continue their athletic careers following very successful runs at the high school level. Ben Sherrill and Harper Hubbard made things official as they signed their contracts of commitment to continue their athletic careers.
Paisley Thomas, Wrestling Head Coach Sean Hage, Austin Marshall, Assistant Coach David Matthews and Jacob Pricer share a special moment at their graduation ceremony.

Paisley Thomas, Wrestling Head Coach Sean Hage, Austin Marshall, Assistant Coach David Matthews and Jacob Pricer share a special moment at their graduation ceremony.

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OPINIONS: For athletes, graduation is really a new beginning

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Graduation week can be a very exciting week for the local students that are moving into the next chapter of their lives. That could be pursuing degrees in college, attending a trade school, or even going straight into the work force.