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The Lumpkin County Middle School volleyball team celebrates with their new Mountain League Championship trophy.

The Lumpkin County Middle School volleyball team celebrates with their new Mountain League Championship trophy.

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Middle School Volleyball wins League Championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
It was a successful season for the Lumpkin Middle School volleyball teams, as the Lady Indians competed in their championship tournament this week and brought home a new championship trophy.
Morgan Powell, right, and Mary Richardson attempt to make a block at the net.

Morgan Powell, right, and Mary Richardson attempt to make a block at the net.

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LCHS volleyball team picks up win over Rabun

Cannon Crompton
Thursday, September 14, 2023
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Lumpkin County varsity volleyball battled two opponents, earning a win against Rabun County, but falling to Banks County. In their first match, the Lady Indians defeated Rabun County 2-0. Lumpkin took the first set 25-17 and the second set 25-19.
Lumpkin rider Kit Norton prepares to hit the trail in her race. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Turk)

Lumpkin rider Kit Norton prepares to hit the trail in her race. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Turk)

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Lumpkin mountain bike team sees success at beginning of season

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Getting their season underway on Sept. 9, the Lumpkin County Mountain Bike team traveled to Millidgeville to compete in the Battle of Bartram race. Head Coach Bennett Norton was very impressed with how the team performed during the event.
Lumpkin quarterback Cal Faulkner delivers a pass in last week’s 47-7 victory for the Indians over Franklin County.

Lumpkin quarterback Cal Faulkner delivers a pass in last week’s 47-7 victory for the Indians over Franklin County.

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LCHS football tops Franklin 47-7 on the road

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Continuing their run towards what they hope to be another great season, the Lumpkin County varsity football team hit the road to Franklin County last week. The Indians showed up big, dominating the Lions 47-7.  Head Coach Heath Webb felt the team played a great game against Region 8-AAA Franklin.
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.