Sports

Lumpkin’s Witt Windham has been a standout for the Indians this season.

Lumpkin’s Witt Windham has been a standout for the Indians this season.

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Lumpkin track team races through busy week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
One local team has been running, jumping and throwing with the best that the State has to offer in recent weeks. The Lumpkin County Track and Field team competed in two separate meets last week, starting with the Gilmer High Home meet on Tuesday, March 17.
Sisters Audrey (left) and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in the world of MLF competitive bass fishing.

Sisters Audrey (left) and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in the world of MLF competitive bass fishing.

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Local sisters are blazing a trail in sport of bass fishing

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Two local sisters have been turning heads in the world of bass fishing, from historic victories to college signings, Audrey and Lyndsey Gailey continue to make waves in competitive fishing.
Logan Hamrick slides into third as a GAC defender blocks the bag.

Logan Hamrick slides into third as a GAC defender blocks the bag.

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Lumpkin baseball clashes with Chestatee and GAC

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lumpkin County baseball team got their regional competition started over the last two weeks as they played through a series against both Chestatee and Greater Atlanta Christian.
The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their fifth straight State Championship appearance.

The Lumpkin County rifle team competed in their fifth straight State Championship appearance.

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Rifle team competes in GHSA State Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team capped its season with a strong showing at the Georgia High School Association  State Championships on March 14 and 15 at the Ware County Shooting Sports Complex in Waycross. Only 17 teams out of more than 100 qualify for the event.
Soccer team seniors share a moment together on the 50-yard line during Lumpkin County Senior Night.

Soccer team seniors share a moment together on the 50-yard line during Lumpkin County Senior Night.

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Soccer teams victorious on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
It was a huge week for all things Lumpkin Soccer. Both the boys and girls High School teams were able to kick off regional competition with big wins over North Hall. The boys won a gritty game in overtime, downing the Trojans 3-1. The team improved their overall standings to 4-2.
Jacob Baloga celebrates his college commitment alongside his family and coaches.

Jacob Baloga celebrates his college commitment alongside his family and coaches.

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LCHS football standouts to play in college

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Two local football standouts turned their dreams into reality when they signed their official commitments to continue their athletic careers at the college level.
The University of North Georgia team battled several other collegiate intramural teams in Rugby action in Dahlonega last weekend.

The University of North Georgia team battled several other collegiate intramural teams in Rugby action in Dahlonega last weekend.

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Rugby in Dahlonega!—women’s collegiate teams battle it out at UNG

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
When people hear about rugby they usually think of New Zealand, South Africa or Wales, you know, the areas where the sport is more popular. Here in the States, many people probably haven’t had the opportunity to be exposed to the sport.
Lumpkin County’s Jack Fugich makes a play on the ball during a recent contest.

Lumpkin County’s Jack Fugich makes a play on the ball during a recent contest.

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Boys soccer earns two straight wins

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A week always feels good when you can stack consecutive wins, and that’s exactly what Lumpkin County High School’s soccer team did as they rolled past East Jackson and Riverside. The Indians now sit at 3-2, with one of their early losses coming in a PK shootout against Franklin County.