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Lumpkin County’s Julianna York readies herself to make a defensive play.

Lumpkin County’s Julianna York readies herself to make a defensive play.

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LCHS softball team shows strength in win over West Hall

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School varsity softball team competed in some great games this week as they took on West Hall and Pickens County.  The Indians split the games with a win over West Hall 6-0, and fell just short to a tough Pickens County 3-2.
The Lady Indians celebrate a winning point in one of their games this week.

The Lady Indians celebrate a winning point in one of their games this week.

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Volleyball team picks up region win in tough week

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity volleyball squad earned a region win against West Hall, but fell to region opponent White County in a tough five-game week.  On Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Lady Indians traveled to White County High School to take on both teams.
The Indians storm the field ahead of their season opener against Union County on Friday night.

The Indians storm the field ahead of their season opener against Union County on Friday night.

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Lumpkin football tops Union 44-27 at Homecoming

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School football team finally got their season underway against Union County this week, following the cancellation of their season opener against Riverside Military Academy.
Tia Sparks delivers a big double that put the Lady Indians on the board against Dawson.

Tia Sparks delivers a big double that put the Lady Indians on the board against Dawson.

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Varsity softball sees tough week of competition

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity softball team had a tough outing this week as they took on Wesleyan and Dawsonville. The tribe unfortunately came up short in both games. Game one of the week saw the team square off with Wesleyan at home. The Wolves were able to come away with a 6-0 win over the Indians.
Sophomore Averie Simmons makes a shot for Lumpkin during last week’s matches.

Sophomore Averie Simmons makes a shot for Lumpkin during last week’s matches.

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Volleyball earns region wins during busy week

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
It was a very busy week for the Lumpkin County High School volleyball team, as they picked up region wins and also played bigger schools and ended the week with a tournament. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Lady Indians earned region wins against Pickens and Gilmer.
The LCHS girls cross country team has their focus on making State this year, said coach Logan Turner.

The LCHS girls cross country team has their focus on making State this year, said coach Logan Turner.

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Cross country team has high expectations for season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School cross country team saw some impressive performances at the Pickens Preview event at Roper Park in Jasper on Saturday. The team finished 18th overall out of a very competitive pool of 33 total schools and third amongst regional competition.
Dominick Alvarez and Xander Nielsen celebrate a big tackle for the Indians during this week’s game.

Dominick Alvarez and Xander Nielsen celebrate a big tackle for the Indians during this week’s game.

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Middle School football tops Tigers in season opener

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lumpkin middle school football team started their season on a high note picking up big wins over Dawson County in both the seventh and eighth grade games. The eighth grade team was able to defeat the Tigers with an impressive 32-6 victory.
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.