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Lumpkin County faced off with Savannah Christian in the third round of the GHSA State Playoffs.

Lumpkin County faced off with Savannah Christian in the third round of the GHSA State Playoffs.

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Lumpkin football concludes season in State quarterfinals

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team saw their historic season conclude this week in the State quarterfinals, as the Indians fell to a challenging private school in Savannah Christian. The 42-21 final score doesn’t do justice to what Lumpkin was able to accomplish in the contest.
Lumpkin County wrestler Nathan Nielsen lands a fireman carry takedown on his opponent.

Lumpkin County wrestler Nathan Nielsen lands a fireman carry takedown on his opponent.

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Wrestling teams continue hard work

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Lumpkin County wrestling teams have been hard at work this week as they competed in several tournaments. The Lady Indians wrestling team took the time to travel out of state to Mobile, Alabama, at the Civic Center to compete in the Gulf Coast Clash, a massive tournament that featured 27 schools.
Girls roster: Reygan Eaton Chloe Edmondson Zaedyn Estes Rae Ferguson Abigail Fuerstenburg McKenna Grulla Allie Nye Samantha Piper Serena Pomphile-Huerta Layne Roskos Ellie Sherrill Serenity Hall Emma Webb Reagan Long

Girls roster: Reygan Eaton Chloe Edmondson Zaedyn Estes Rae Ferguson Abigail Fuerstenburg McKenna Grulla Allie Nye Samantha Piper Serena Pomphile-Huerta Layne Roskos Ellie Sherrill Serenity Hall Emma Webb Reagan Long

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Middle School tennis team is undefeated regional champ

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The middle school tennis squad wrapped up their season as undefeated regional champions, continuing a trend of unforeseen success at the middle school sports level.
The Lumpkin wrestling team continues to find success on the mats both reaching individuals and taking dominant wins in duals.

The Lumpkin wrestling team continues to find success on the mats both reaching individuals and taking dominant wins in duals.

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Lumpkin wrestling team wins duals

Eligha Roper
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School boys wrestling team had a phenomenal meet this week as they crossed paths with Oconee and Gainesville. The High School Tribe came away with two big wins, the first of which came over Oconee with a score of 57-24, and the second win over Gainesville was 35-25.
Head coach Heath Webb celebrates with the team after Lumpkin’s round two playoff victory over Oconee. (Photo by John Bynum)

Head coach Heath Webb celebrates with the team after Lumpkin’s round two playoff victory over Oconee. (Photo by John Bynum)

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Football team wins second playoff game in double overtime

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team competed in their second round of state playoffs against Oconee this week. The game ultimately came down to the wire. In double overtime, the Indians were able to make history and advance once again 45-42 over Oconee.
Lumpkin County’s Harper Davenport, Maddy Moyer, Averie Jones, Alejandro Narvaez and Hayden Gilbert celebrate their big accomplishments.

Lumpkin County’s Harper Davenport, Maddy Moyer, Averie Jones, Alejandro Narvaez and Hayden Gilbert celebrate their big accomplishments.

Lumpkin athletes sign to play at college level

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School sports programs have seen some impressive things happening in the world of sports over the last year, and the athletes behind those achievements are starting to see that hard work pay off.
The Lady Indians wrestling team placed 1st in their first tournament of the season.

The Lady Indians wrestling team placed 1st in their first tournament of the season.

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Wrestlers live up to big expectations in Week One

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Lumpkin County wrestling teams had a busy start this week as all three teams were in action. Both the Varsity boys and girls squads kicked off their GHSA seasons. The girls traveled to Jefferson and came home as tournament champions.
Head Coach Heath Webb gets a celebratory Gatorade bath after Lumpkin County’s victory over Gordon Lee on Friday night.

Head Coach Heath Webb gets a celebratory Gatorade bath after Lumpkin County’s victory over Gordon Lee on Friday night.

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Lumpkin football wins first State Playoff game in school history

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
By Eligha Roper The Nugget The Lumpkin County High School football team started off their post season AAA State playoff run against Gordon Lee this week and were able to pick up a statement 52-6 win over the Trojans.
Lumpkin County football seniors experienced an 0-10 season their freshmen year. As seniors they end their regular season undefeated 10-0.

Lumpkin County football seniors experienced an 0-10 season their freshmen year. As seniors they end their regular season undefeated 10-0.

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Lumpkin football ends regular season undefeated

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team crossed paths with West Hall in Oakwood on Friday.  The Indians ultimately came out on top with a 42-7 win over the Spartans and ended their regular season undefeated.
The Raiders squad competes in the Cross Country Rescue event during the All-Service State Championships.

The Raiders squad competes in the Cross Country Rescue event during the All-Service State Championships.

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Raiders earn second in All-Service State meet

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School Raiders team competed in the All-Service State Championships on Saturday November 4 at Yahoola Creek Park in Dahlonega.  The Indians were able to place second overall amongst different services throughout the state.