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Timothy Miller prepares to dive into his lane ahead of one of his races. (Photo submitted to The Nugget)

Timothy Miller prepares to dive into his lane ahead of one of his races. (Photo submitted to The Nugget)

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Swim team prepares for state competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School swim team has had a phenomenal season, seeing constant improvement throughout the team. Several athletes have already qualified for the state championship meet hosted at Georgia Tech on February 7.
Lumpkin County’s Korbin Mincey celebrates a big comeback win at the Gold City Holiday Nutcracker Tournament.

Lumpkin County’s Korbin Mincey celebrates a big comeback win at the Gold City Holiday Nutcracker Tournament.

Lumpkin wrestlers win second annual Gold City Nutcracker tournament

Eligha Roper
Saturday, December 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County Wrestling team hosted their second annual Gold City Nutcracker tournament on December 15-16. The Tribe finished with an outstanding performance that landed them a first-place finish out of several attending schools. The event had a great turnout of both fans and athletes alike.
Will Wood, Harper Davenport, Naji Lyon, Mason Sullens and Will Staples represented Lumpkin with pride during the FCA All-Star Game.

Will Wood, Harper Davenport, Naji Lyon, Mason Sullens and Will Staples represented Lumpkin with pride during the FCA All-Star Game.

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Lumpkin football players shine in FCA All-Star game

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Lumpkin Indians football team had five athletes representing The Tribe at the FCA All-Star game on December 15. Dawning the golden helmets one final time for the Indians were Dakota Bennett, Mason Sullens, Harper Davenport, Will Wood and Will Staples.
Maddie Lee drives to the hoop in Lumpkin’s game against Commerce at UNG last week.

Maddie Lee drives to the hoop in Lumpkin’s game against Commerce at UNG last week.

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Girls basketball back in the win column with victories

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team got back on track with two-straight victories last week. In doing so, Lumpkn improved to 3-4 and snapped a four-game slide. But before the two victories, the Lady Indians hosted Region 7-AAA opponent Wesleyan on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Lumpkin County players celebrate a score on the UNG home court during their game against Commerce on Saturday.

Lumpkin County players celebrate a score on the UNG home court during their game against Commerce on Saturday.

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Boys basketball picks up win over Commerce

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School basketball team picked up an exciting win against Commerce on Saturday, December 9 in a game hosted by the University of North Georgia. The Indians ultimately defeated the Tigers with a score of 55-22.
The Lumpkin County High School football team celebrates its Region championship victory earlier this season.

The Lumpkin County High School football team celebrates its Region championship victory earlier this season.

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Lumpkin football earns All-Region accolades

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team saw a historic season on the field and continues to see those achievements pay off. Twenty-one of the teams’ stand-out athletes were awarded All-Region 7-AAA honors.
Reagan Richardson goes for a layup against Fannin County.

Reagan Richardson goes for a layup against Fannin County.

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Girls basketball team looks to regain winning form

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After a 1-1 start to the season, the Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team dropped a pair of games to Chestatee and Fannin. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Indians (Region 7-AAA) traveled to Gainesville to take on Chestatee High School (Region 8-AAAA).
Head Coach Sean Hage and Coach Cale Goss gather with the Lumpkin wrestling seniors.

Head Coach Sean Hage and Coach Cale Goss gather with the Lumpkin wrestling seniors.

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Wrestling team honors competitors on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School wrestling team hosted their Senior Night on November 28. Lumpkin honored a group of eight talented seniors that have been instrumental to the team’s success.
The Lady Indians Basketball team celebrates Averie Jones’ huge accomplishment of breaking the all-time scoring record. (Photo by Eligha Roper))

The Lady Indians Basketball team celebrates Averie Jones’ huge accomplishment of breaking the all-time scoring record. (Photo by Eligha Roper))

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Jones breaks girls basketball scoring record

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
By Cannon Crompton & Eligha Roper / The Nugget    --------------     The Lumpkin County High School girls’ basketball team opened their 2023-2024 season with two games at the North Hall Thanksgiving Classic.  On Nov. 20 Lumpkin began their season with a 48-42 win against St. Pius X.