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Lumpkin County’s Xander Gaddis returns a ball during the team’s Final Four matchup.

Lumpkin County’s Xander Gaddis returns a ball during the team’s Final Four matchup.

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Looking back on a successful season for Lumpkin tennis

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Last week the Lumpkin County tennis team reached the conclusion of their State Playoff run at the hands of Columbus. The Tribe ultimately fell 3-0 as Columbus battled their way into the state finals without losing a single set throughout their entire bracket.
Harper Hubbard, Ben Sherrill, Mason Sullens and Will Wood made their college commitments to continue their athletic careers onto the next level.

Harper Hubbard, Ben Sherrill, Mason Sullens and Will Wood made their college commitments to continue their athletic careers onto the next level.

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Lumpkin athletes sign college commitments

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 23, 2024
On May 9, Lumpkin County Athletics had four athletes commit to continue their athletic careers onto the college level. Mason Sullens, Will Wood, Harper Hubbard and Ben Sherrill signed their official commitments.
Lumpkin County’s tough defense faces off with the Broncos.

Lumpkin County’s tough defense faces off with the Broncos.

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Lumpkin football topples East Forsyth in spring game

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
For the first time in 168 days, the Lumpkin County football team returned to the gridiron for some head-to-head action against East Forsyth. In their previous season, East Forsyth led AAAA Region Eight and ended their year ranked first.
#7 Harper Davenport and #6 Alejandro Narvaez each earned All-Region Honors for their performances this season.

#7 Harper Davenport and #6 Alejandro Narvaez each earned All-Region Honors for their performances this season.

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Lumpkin baseball earns All-Region honors

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Several athletes from the Lumpkin County baseball team earned All-Region honors after this year’s season, including Tyler Boggs, Mason Hester, Alejandro Narvaez, Adian Rogers, Harper Davenport and Peyton Wood.  Head Coach Ryan Zaideman shared his thoughts on the great achievements of the athletes.
The State Finalist trio of Wyatt Windham, Keli George, and Ben Sherrilll show off their newly-earned hardware from the GHSA track State Meet.

The State Finalist trio of Wyatt Windham, Keli George, and Ben Sherrilll show off their newly-earned hardware from the GHSA track State Meet.

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Lumpkin County track team sees success in State Finals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 16, 2024
In a day unlike any other in Lumpkin County athletics history, an Indians long distance runner won not one, but two State Championships over the course of a two-day competition. Wyatt Windham’s name is no stranger to Nugget headlines, but his achievements continue to reach new heights.
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.