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Scott Degraff will be the new Lumpkin girls wrestling team head coach. The GHSA recently decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.

Scott Degraff will be the new Lumpkin girls wrestling team head coach. The GHSA recently decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.

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LCHS girls wrestling team welcomes new coach

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The sport of girls wrestling has seen exponential growth over the recent years. To better serve the ever-growing sport, the GHSA committee decided to split the boys and girls into their own divisions.
Lumpkin’s Wyatt Windham won a Region title in the 800-meter event with a time of 2:05.89.

Lumpkin’s Wyatt Windham won a Region title in the 800-meter event with a time of 2:05.89.

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Lumpkin earns gold at Region track meet

Eligha Roper
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Lumpkin track team continued their record-breaking streak at Regionals this week. The team was able to come away with 29 State qualifiers, 14 medal winners, seven new school records and two new Region Champions.
The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls soccer team finished with an outstanding 12-2-1 record this season.

The Lumpkin County High School varsity girls soccer team finished with an outstanding 12-2-1 record this season.

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Girls soccer ends 2023 campaign in second round of State

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Lumpkin varsity girls soccer team’s outstanding season came to a close last week as the Lady Indians were defeated 5-1 by Bremen High School in the second round of the State playoffs. On April 17, Lumpkin traveled to Bremen to face the top seed from Region 6-AAA.
Lumpkin senior Landon Greene celebrates a diving catch during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

Lumpkin senior Landon Greene celebrates a diving catch during Lumpkin’s game versus Wesleyan.

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Baseball team takes third seed as playoffs begin

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Indians celebrated Senior Night last week as they honored seniors Cooper Scott and Landon Greene. The Indians then faced off against Wesleyan in some highly contested games to determine the number two seed in the Region.
Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

Will McKinney, along with brother Jack, competed as a doubles team and earned a 2-0 victory in the first round of the State Tournament.

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Boys tennis earns success in State Tournament

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity boys tennis team has accomplished their goal of winning their first round of the State playoffs. The tournament ended with the Indians taking a 3-1 victory over Franklin County to advance.
The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

The Lumpkin County Middle School boys soccer team claimed the Mountain League Championship trophy after defeating Dawson in the finals last week.

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Middle school boys soccer wins championship

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It was the perfect ending to a literal perfect season, as the Lumpkin County Middle School Soccer team won the Region Championship last week with a come from behind victory over Dawsonville. The Indians didn’t give up a loss, finishing with a 7-0-1 record.
Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

Nicole Sandberg led Lumpkin County girls team with a round of 47 against Johnson High School.

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Lumpkin golf teams defeat Johnson at Achasta

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin golf squads hosted Johnson High School this week at Achasta Golf Club on what was a beautiful day to be outdoors, as both the boys and girls teams were able to come away with big wins. The boys team remained undefeated at 4-0 following their 187-208 victory over the Knights.
A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

A dedicated group of volunteers help make the Lumpkin Heroes team a success for more than two dozen athletes. They meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. behind the Senior Center.

Heroes baseball shows the true spirit of the game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Lumpkin Heroes program is a group of volunteers and kids with disabilities that come together in display of heartwarming love for both each other and of baseball. The team seemed full of pure joy and full hearts as they took to the field.
Lumpkin’s Peyton Wood and the Indians team celebrate after retiring the side against Gilmer last week.

Lumpkin’s Peyton Wood and the Indians team celebrate after retiring the side against Gilmer last week.

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Lumpkin baseball continues hot region play with sweep

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The LCHS baseball team continued to dominate this week as the Indians took on Gilmer County, sweeping the Bobcats in the three-game series. Lumpkin, which is ranked No.