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TJ Gaddis lands a layup during the teams game against Dawson County.

TJ Gaddis lands a layup during the teams game against Dawson County.

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Boys basketball season comes to end in state Sweet 16

Eligha Roper
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School basketball team saw a great run this year, but their season reached its conclusion in the Sweet 16 round of the state playoffs. The Indians picked up a big win over Ridgeland to advance to the Sweet 16 round with a 57-37 victory over the Panthers.
Lumpkin County’s Greta Garbuzovas won her second State Championship as a sophmore. Nathan Nielsen won his second State Championship as a junior.

Lumpkin County’s Greta Garbuzovas won her second State Championship as a sophmore. Nathan Nielsen won his second State Championship as a junior.

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Nielsen and Garbuzovas are two-time wrestling state champions

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School Wrestling teams competed in their State Championships over the weekend and came away with two athletes bringing home their second straight State Championship.
The LCHS varsity boys team celebrates following their big win over Calhoun.

The LCHS varsity boys team celebrates following their big win over Calhoun.

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Girls and boys soccer teams pick up big wins over Calhoun

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The girls’ soccer team had a strong showing Tuesday night against Tallulah Falls, winning 7-0. The girls continued their great week, picking up a win over Calhoun 4-0 on Friday Night.
Lumpkin County’s TJ Gaddis powers his way in for a layup.

Lumpkin County’s TJ Gaddis powers his way in for a layup.

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Basketball team sees state playoff berth

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School boys basketball team punched their ticket to the state playoffs for the first time since 2019, following a 50-37 victory over White County in the first round of regional playoffs.
LCHS boys and girls wrestling teams advanced a total of 17 athletes to the Traditional State Championships, including (pictured) Lady Indians wrestlers Gwennie Wight, Greta Garbuzovas, Monica McClendon, Nora Garbuzovas and Maxine Sullens.

LCHS boys and girls wrestling teams advanced a total of 17 athletes to the Traditional State Championships, including (pictured) Lady Indians wrestlers Gwennie Wight, Greta Garbuzovas, Monica McClendon, Nora Garbuzovas and Maxine Sullens.

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LCHS wrestlers to compete in Traditional State Tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling teams advanced several athletes into the State Championships with impressive performances at their Sectional Tournament. Both teams were able to advance 17 total Lumpkin athletes to the grand stage.
Teammates, from left, Colton Hamm, Stephen Sherrill and Luke Evans celebrate an Indians victory after a recent Lumpkin County game.

Teammates, from left, Colton Hamm, Stephen Sherrill and Luke Evans celebrate an Indians victory after a recent Lumpkin County game.

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Basketball teams gearing up for Region Tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School basketball teams are ready to take on their Region Tournament this week, and things are shaping up to be very exciting ahead of the region finale. The boys’ varsity team enters the tournament as the number three seed, and the Lady Indians enters theirs ranked fifth.
Head Coach Brent Howell rallies his Lumpkin County team during halftime.

Head Coach Brent Howell rallies his Lumpkin County team during halftime.

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Successful start to season for soccer teams

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School soccer teams saw a successful start to their seasons. The boys started things off when they traveled to Monroe-Area High School on Friday, February 2 for a scrimmage match. The Indians came away with a 9-1 victory.
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.