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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.