Sports

The Lumpkin County High School rifle team scopes out their targets during last week’s meet.

The Lumpkin County High School rifle team scopes out their targets during last week’s meet.

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Rifle team faces off with Bulldogs

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School rifle team battled North Gwinnett High School last week.  The Indians came into the matchup ranked second overall and expected a very competitive meet against third-ranked Bulldogs.
The Lady Indians wrestling team finished as Area Runner-up during their first season as an individual program.

The Lady Indians wrestling team finished as Area Runner-up during their first season as an individual program.

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Girls wrestling finishes second at Area Duals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Lady Indians wrestling team competed in their Area 7-AAA Championship Duals at home on Friday, January 12. The Tribe battled to a runner-up finish after falling by just a single point to Gilmer 39-38.
Pictured (front row, from left) are Adam Scott, Cooper Scott and Megan Scott. Back row are Principal Billy Kirk, Head Coach Heath Webb and Athletics Director Steve Horton.

Pictured (front row, from left) are Adam Scott, Cooper Scott and Megan Scott. Back row are Principal Billy Kirk, Head Coach Heath Webb and Athletics Director Steve Horton.

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Scott to continue football career at Andrew College

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
It’s no secret that Lumpkins’ current athletic success started with the catalytic spark of the 2022-23 football team. Since that season, Lumpkin has become a big purple machine of steamrolling success both academically and athletically.
The Lumpkin County seventh grade boys team rallies during a time out.

The Lumpkin County seventh grade boys team rallies during a time out.

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Middle School basketball topples Fannin Rebels

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys basketball teams took on the second-seeded Fannin County Rebels at home this week and came away with two big wins. Both games were highly contested bouts that came down to the final quarter.
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team continues to build momentum ahead of the State Duals with a dominant first place finish at the Area Duals.

The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team continues to build momentum ahead of the State Duals with a dominant first place finish at the Area Duals.

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Wrestling team wins Area 7-AAA Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team competed in their Area 7-AAA Championships on Saturday, January 6, and ended their day as Champions. This was the team’s first wrestling Area Championship in the last seven years. The team had a dominant display over some tough competition.
Lumpkin County Head Coach Heath Webb has garnered multiple state-wide awards this season, along with several Indians’ players.

Lumpkin County Head Coach Heath Webb has garnered multiple state-wide awards this season, along with several Indians’ players.

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Football team continues to rack up postseason awards

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The postseason awards continue to roll in for the Lumpkin County High School football team following the squad’s historic season. This week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution released its All-State team recognitions for the state.
Lumpkin County girls Head Coach Tess Wright takes a moment with her team during a recent game.

Lumpkin County girls Head Coach Tess Wright takes a moment with her team during a recent game.

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Basketball teams look to rally in region play

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, Lumpkin County High School basketball finds itself at the midpoint of the  season. But how are the Indians stacking up in regional competition? Let’s take a look back at what each team has been able to accomplish this season.
Eighth ranked Will Soles pins one of his opponents at the Gold City Holiday Nutcracker tournament.

Eighth ranked Will Soles pins one of his opponents at the Gold City Holiday Nutcracker tournament.

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Wrestlers gearing up for championship season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Ahead of the wrestling season’s home stretch, the Georgia Grappler released its list of top contenders and teams for the AAA State rankings.
Ed Wright assists Jacob Pricer during one of the team’s practices.

Ed Wright assists Jacob Pricer during one of the team’s practices.

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Wrestling assistant coach to be inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, recently announced the Class of 2024 to be inducted by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Lumpkin Assistant Coach Ed Wright is to be honored as one of the recipients.
Lumpkin County Head Coach Chris Faulkner rallies his team from the sideline during this week’s game against MCA.

Lumpkin County Head Coach Chris Faulkner rallies his team from the sideline during this week’s game against MCA.

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Boys basketball looks dominant in win over Maranatha

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team crossed paths with Maranatha Christian Academy this week and won dominantly. The Indians ultimately defeated MCA 78-27, effectively shutting down their opposing offense while making great plays of their own.