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The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

The Lumpkin County Middle School girls soccer team went undefeated this season, never giving up a single goal on their march to the Mountain League Championship.

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Middle school girls soccer ends season as champion

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Lumpkin County Middle School Lady Indians soccer squad ended their season as undefeated Mountain League Champions following a 2-0 win over Pickens County on March 27 at home. On top of going undefeated, the squad didn’t give up a single goal all season.
Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

Keli George continues to have a stellar season on the track breaking her own previous school record.

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Lumpkin track team excels at Dawson meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Indians track team looked to outrun the Tigers at this week’s Dawson County High School track meet. Overall, The Tribe ended the meet with a very impressive showing, with the boys’ team placing first and the girls ending as runner-ups.
The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

The LCMS baseball team rallies together following the conclusion of the championship game.

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LCMS baseball competes in first-ever league championship game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Lumpkin County sports history was made this week as the Middle School baseball team competed in the school’s first-ever Mountain League baseball championship game. Even though things didn’t go the Indians’ way, they had a great season, culminating in being Mountain League runners-up.
Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

Lumpkin County’s Kaitlyn Johnson sets up a shot against West Hall.

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Girls soccer earns solid victory over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School soccer field turned into a battlefield this week as the Indians clashed with the West Hall Spartans. The Lady Indians continued their dominant season, defeating the Spartans decisively 5-0.
Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

Lumpkin’s MacLane Powell hurdles his way to a first place finish at North Hall.

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Track team shines during busy week of competition

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School track team raced their way through a busy week of competition as they competed both in the North Hall track meet and The Battle of Blue Ridge in Habersham. The team saw several personal records broken with some equally impressive finishes.
The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

The Lumpkin County rifle team prepares to depart the school on its trip to State.

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Lumpkin rifle team takes fourth in State

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their GHSA State Riflery Championships in Ware County, and came away with a fourth place finish. The team placed behind Camden, Tallulah Falls and East Coweta following another outstanding season.
Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

Lumpkin County’s Hayden Gilbert encourages his teammates during last week’s games.

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Baseball team picks up three wins over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lumpkin County baseball team dominated West Hall last week, taking the series 3-0. Their first matchup saw a 10-4 victory for the Indians, the second one was an even more decisive 16-3 win, and the final game saw the Indians close things out 13-11.
Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

Lumpkin County runner Witt Windham also set a new school record for the middle school squad following in his older brother’s footsteps.

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Track teams off to a great start this season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Lumpkin County track team has been hard at work so far this season.  On February 28, the squad traveled to Suwanee to compete against Peachtree Ridge High School, Johns Creek High School and Riverwood International Charter School.
Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

Lumpkin County’s Mason Hester rounds second after a huge hit that he stretched for a triple.

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Lumpkin baseball earns first region win

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After facing some setbacks this week due to inclement weather, the Lumpkin County High School baseball team picked up their first regional victory over White County.
The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

The Lumpkin County High School girls’ soccer team takes a moment before their big game.

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Soccer teams earn wins over Gilmer County

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
By Eligha Roper The Nugget Both Lumpkin County High School soccer teams saw a successful start to region competition last week as each team came away with victories over Gilmer. The girls continued their streak picking up a 5-0 win over Gilmer.