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Addilaide Antonia closes out the Indians game against Fannin County that saw a 13-6 finish for the Indians.

Addilaide Antonia closes out the Indians game against Fannin County that saw a 13-6 finish for the Indians.

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Softball team building momentum after strong week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity softball team has gathered some momentum over their last few games, picking up wins over the likes of Gilmer, Fannin and Rabun County. They have improved their overall record to 4-4, and 1-0 in Region 7-AAA competition.
Head Coach Ron Thomaswick rallies his team to a clean sweep victory over the Pickens County Dragons.

Head Coach Ron Thomaswick rallies his team to a clean sweep victory over the Pickens County Dragons.

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Middle school volleyball sees successful start to season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
It was a successful start for the middle school volleyball team, which competed in their home opener last week. Lumpkin took on the Pickens County Dragons and were able to come away with a big win.
The Lumpkin County team was fired up after taking a set two victory over Gainesville High School.

The Lumpkin County team was fired up after taking a set two victory over Gainesville High School.

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Volleyball team learning much at beginning of season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity volleyball team saw a great start to their season this week as they competed in three separate games against West Hall, Johnson and Gainesville. They ended the week with a 2-1 overall record.
Pitcher Taylor Burton started the season in the circle for the Indians against Union County.

Pitcher Taylor Burton started the season in the circle for the Indians against Union County.

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Softball team begins season with busy week

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity softball team had a busy week as they started their season by playing three non-region games in their opening week. The squad’s first game pitted them against a tough Union County team at home.
The Lumpkin County Middle School offensive line squares off with Franklin’s defense during last week’s scrimmage game.

The Lumpkin County Middle School offensive line squares off with Franklin’s defense during last week’s scrimmage game.

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Middle school football earns comeback win in scrimmage

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The middle school football team had the opportunity to see what the upcoming season may have in store, as they scrimmaged Franklin County at the high school field last Saturday. Going into the game the Indians expected Franklin to be one of the most athletic teams that they would play all season.
Lumpkin football Coach looks to keep hardworking tradition alive for the Indians in upcoming season. (Photo by John Bynum)

Lumpkin football Coach looks to keep hardworking tradition alive for the Indians in upcoming season. (Photo by John Bynum)

VIEWS - Coach Webb continues tradition of hard work

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Patrick Conarro / Guest Columnist   -------------   Everybody loves a good encore.  And local high school football fans are hoping for one soon. How so?  Start with this. 2022 was a big year for Lumpkin County High School football head coach Heath Webb.
Madalyn Moyer traveled to the Olympic Training Center for competition this summer.

Madalyn Moyer traveled to the Olympic Training Center for competition this summer.

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Rifle competitor Moyer travels the U.S. during summer

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Lumpkin rifle team athlete Madalyn Moyer has had a very busy month competing all over the nation, making the most of the summer time to continuously improve her riflery skills. She had the opportunity to compete at Camp Perry, Ohio and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lumpkin received an invitation to the the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. (Photo courtesy of Pat Conarro)

Lumpkin received an invitation to the the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. (Photo courtesy of Pat Conarro)

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Varsity football attends state media day in Atlanta

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Lumpkin football program had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Georgia High School Football Media Day event. It was hosted on the campus of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers across from the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta.
Girls wrestling Assistant Coach Jessi Askew, wrestlers Maxine Sullens, Nora Garbuzovas, Cadence Grulla, Gwendalyn Wight and new Head Coach Scott Degraff attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting last week.

Girls wrestling Assistant Coach Jessi Askew, wrestlers Maxine Sullens, Nora Garbuzovas, Cadence Grulla, Gwendalyn Wight and new Head Coach Scott Degraff attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting last week.

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Girls wrestling building towards bright future

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
As Scott Degraff takes the reins as the new Head Coach of the newly formed Lumpkin girls wrestling team, they continue to create an identity of their own. This week the squad attended the Sunrise Rotary meeting in an attempt to attract more interest in the growing sport.