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The Lumpkin County Raiders team shows off their new hard-earned championship trophies.

The Lumpkin County Raiders team shows off their new hard-earned championship trophies.

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JROTC Raiders team earns State Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Lumpkin Raiders Squad continued their phenomenal season at the Georgia Army State JROTC Raiders Championships at Spalding High School. The team battled through several tough obstacle courses and long distance formation runs.
Mason Sullens powers his way downfield as Lane McColeman lays down a block during Lumpkin’s thrilling win over region rival White County.

Mason Sullens powers his way downfield as Lane McColeman lays down a block during Lumpkin’s thrilling win over region rival White County.

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Lumpkin football tops White County in 4-OT

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team squared off with regional rival White County in what was a game for the ages and will be remembered for years to come. The Indians ultimately came out on top in quadruple overtime, etching out White 61-55.
The Lady Indians volleyball team will graduate five seniors from this year’s squad.

The Lady Indians volleyball team will graduate five seniors from this year’s squad.

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Volleyball battles LaFayette in State Tournament

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School varsity volleyball team saw their season come to an unfortunate end last week after a loss in the first round of the State Tournament. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Lumpkin battled LaFayette High School. LaFayette won the first two sets 25-12 and 25-12.
Liam Alhadeff races through the course on his way to a first place finish.

Liam Alhadeff races through the course on his way to a first place finish.

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Mountain Bike athletes earn great finishes at Eastern Conference Championships

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Lumpkin County mountain bike squad competed in their Eastern Conference Championships last weekend at Road Atlanta. The team saw several great finishes and even crowned a few Eastern Conference Champions. Leading the way for the team was Junior Varsity Athlete Asher Boegner.
McKinzley Cootware, Sid Braswell and Colton Gilreath work together as a team during the rope bridge event.

McKinzley Cootware, Sid Braswell and Colton Gilreath work together as a team during the rope bridge event.

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Raiders continue their march to State

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School JROTC Raider squad competed at another big meet this week at Riverside Preparatory Academy on October 14th. The team ultimately placed fourth overall and fought their way through some tough competitions.
The Lumpkin Lady Indians celebrate scoring a point against Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin Lady Indians celebrate scoring a point against Wesleyan.

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LCHS volleyball team heading to State Tournament

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Lumpkin County High School volleyball secured the fourth seed in Region 7-AAA and a spot in the State Tournament after last week’s Region Tournament. Playing at White County High School on Oct. 10 and 12, the Lady Indians earned two wins and two losses in the Region 7-AAA Tournament.
The Lumpkin County eighth grade football team earned the Mountain League title last week after an undefeated season.

The Lumpkin County eighth grade football team earned the Mountain League title last week after an undefeated season.

Eighth grade football sees perfect season pay off with Championship

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Lumpkin County eighth grade football team closed out their undefeated season as Regional Champions last Tuesday. The Tribe clashed with regional foe Clear Creek in a rematch of last year’s championship final, where the Bobcats came out on top.
The Lumpkin defensive line squares off with the Wesleyan Wolves in last week’s game as the Indians came away with a 30-21 victory.

The Lumpkin defensive line squares off with the Wesleyan Wolves in last week’s game as the Indians came away with a 30-21 victory.

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Football team topples Wesleyan 30-21

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The momentum of the Lumpkin County High School football team continued last week as the Indians crossed paths with their biggest test yet for the season. The Tribe squared off against the Wesleyan Wolves in a bought that had huge implications on regional standings.
The Lumpkin Raider squad with their newly earned trophy after a hard-fought competition at Grayson High School.

The Lumpkin Raider squad with their newly earned trophy after a hard-fought competition at Grayson High School.

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Raiders team increases lead in state rankings

Eligha Roper
Thursday, October 5, 2023
On Saturday the Lumpkin raiders team traveled to Grayson High School to compete in another gritty face-off full of team-focused challenges.  At the end of the day, Lumpkin came home with three first place awards, one second place award, and first place overall.