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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.
Coach Sean Hage watches wrestlers Austin Marshall and Jacob Pricer to make sure they get the most of their training ahead of the upcoming season.

Coach Sean Hage watches wrestlers Austin Marshall and Jacob Pricer to make sure they get the most of their training ahead of the upcoming season.

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Wrestling teams ready to take on season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The LCHS wrestling teams have been hard at work throughout the off-season, constantly looking to improve their already impressive skill sets.  Last year, the teams were able to crown three State Champions after a very impressive season.
The Lumpkin football team has made history this week with the school’s first ever Regional Championship following a 34-23 victory over region rivals Dawson County.

The Lumpkin football team has made history this week with the school’s first ever Regional Championship following a 34-23 victory over region rivals Dawson County.

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Lumpkin football wins first-ever Region title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team has seen some highs and lows since their inception in 1961. Throughout that storied history the team has never been able to come away with a Regional Championship.
The Lumpkin County boys cross country team won the school’s first cross country region championship last week at the 7-AAA meet at Unicoi State Park near Helen. Members of the team are, from left, head coach Logan Turner, Peter Bowden, Evan Good, Hagen Glenn, Wyatt Windham, Sam Edwards, Ben Sherrill, Jackson Marling, James Bowden, Cooper Marling, Jacob Matthews, Paulo Ramirez and assistant coach Teri Hilchie. (photo by Mark Turner)

The Lumpkin County boys cross country team won the school’s first cross country region championship last week at the 7-AAA meet at Unicoi State Park near Helen. Members of the team are, from left, head coach Logan Turner, Peter Bowden, Evan Good, Hagen Glenn, Wyatt Windham, Sam Edwards, Ben Sherrill, Jackson Marling, James Bowden, Cooper Marling, Jacob Matthews, Paulo Ramirez and assistant coach Teri Hilchie. (photo by Mark Turner)

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Boys cross country team earns first Region title

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By Mark Turner / CNI Regional Staff      --------------      Last Wednesday at Unicoi State Park in Helen, the Lumpkin County High School boys cross country team put together a stellar effort to knock off private school power Wesleyan and claim the program’s first region title in the sport.