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LCHS softball Head Coach Joseph Jones talks with his team following a very productive practice last week.

LCHS softball Head Coach Joseph Jones talks with his team following a very productive practice last week.

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Softball team’s young roster looks to make waves this season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
After making the State playoffs in their previous season, the Lumpkin softball team took advantage of the summer heat to improve their skill sets. “They’re working hard,’’ said Head Coach Joseph Jones. The coach said some players have also taken to competing in travel leagues.
Lumpkin’s Colton Lee steps up to bat, while Kendal Lee sits steadily as the catcher, and Matthew Mitchell, Adian Rogers and Chase Smith look on.

Lumpkin’s Colton Lee steps up to bat, while Kendal Lee sits steadily as the catcher, and Matthew Mitchell, Adian Rogers and Chase Smith look on.

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Lumpkin baseball summer preparation in full gear

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Lumpkin baseball turned up the heat recently as they took to the field for their summer practices. The team put together a great season last year that concluded with a 20-11 overall record, going 11-7 in regional play and finished in third place in Region 7-AAA.
The Lumpkin 10U softball team celebrates their state win as the sun sets over the field.

The Lumpkin 10U softball team celebrates their state win as the sun sets over the field.

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Lumpkin 10U softball team wins State title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Lumpkin County 10U softball All-Star team battled through weather delays, heat and hours of continuous competition to earn a decisive State Championship victory in Putnam County June 20-22. The team’s first game was moved from Wednesday night to Thursday due to rough weather.
Coach Tucker Greene, Carson Rogers and the 8U baseball All-Stars celebrate their State Championship with a joyful shaving cream shower after securing the title with a win over Dodge County.

Coach Tucker Greene, Carson Rogers and the 8U baseball All-Stars celebrate their State Championship with a joyful shaving cream shower after securing the title with a win over Dodge County.

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Lumpkin 8U baseball wins State championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Lumpkin Indians 8U All-Star baseball team thrilled local fans and got to create some great memories last week as they played their way to the State Championship.
The Race for a Reason squad gathers after a recent event. (photo submitted)

The Race for a Reason squad gathers after a recent event. (photo submitted)

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ConnectAbility's Race for a Reason offers great opportunities to compete

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The mission of the Dahlonega ConnectAbility program is to create communities where people of all abilities are valued, included, and empowered. This goal has manifested itself in many different ways. One such way has been the Race for a Reason Program.
The LCHS football team competes in their first summer burn competition where they raced to push a bus over a long distance.

The LCHS football team competes in their first summer burn competition where they raced to push a bus over a long distance.

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Lumpkin football team feels the summer burn

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Lumpkin Football team started their summer off with a bang, picking back up on their previously skyrocketing success. The team looks to keep the momentum going from last year and only improve going forward.
Lumpkin’s young baseball athletes soak up the sun during a group photo following a very successful summer camp.

Lumpkin’s young baseball athletes soak up the sun during a group photo following a very successful summer camp.

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Teams host athletic camps for summer participants

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Lumpkin County High School held summer camps last week where several of Lumpkin’s future athletic stars had the opportunity to work alongside high school coaches and athletes. The softball team hosted their camp from June 5-7.
Mike Nichols’ opponent squints in pain as he attempts a cradle.

Mike Nichols’ opponent squints in pain as he attempts a cradle.

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Wrestlers work hard in summer for success in winter

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Back in purple, tights, that is. The Lumpkin wrestling team had the opportunity to get back to work this past weekend as they competed in a summer wrestling event that was held at Archer High School.
Reacting to the crowd of fans who had gathered in Dahlonega, UNG outfielder Mariah Wicker proudly holds the NCAA Division II Softball National Championship trophy as the Nighthawks return home. Once the bus arrived from Chattanooga, the team was enthusiastically greeted at their home stadium a few hours after winning the title. (photo by Keith Murden / The Nugget)

Reacting to the crowd of fans who had gathered in Dahlonega, UNG outfielder Mariah Wicker proudly holds the NCAA Division II Softball National Championship trophy as the Nighthawks return home. Once the bus arrived from Chattanooga, the team was enthusiastically greeted at their home stadium a few hours after winning the title. (photo by Keith Murden / The Nugget)

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UNG softball wins National Championship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
By Eligha Roper & John Bynum / The Nugget  ------------  The University of North Georgia softball team has conquered the NCAA Division II softball world to bring home the 2023 National Championship.
Lumpkin gymnast Jenna Watkins shows off the medals she earned at the State Championship meet.

Lumpkin gymnast Jenna Watkins shows off the medals she earned at the State Championship meet.

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Dahlonega gymnastics team crowned as State Champions

Eligha Roper
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Dahlonega Gymnastics team competed in the Georgia AAU State Championships in Carrollton and crowned several State Champions. The team boasts a total of 72 athletes on the roster from various ages and skill levels.