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Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

Senior Sophie Stone said it meant a lot to be able earn a win on Lumpkin’s Senior Night.

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Tennis teams celebrate Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School tennis team hosted their Senior Night on Tuesday that saw them come away with a big win over West Hall. In honor of the event, seniors Will Bicknell and Jack Lowry had the opportunity to compete together in doubles action.
The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County boys soccer team huddles up before their game against Wesleyan.

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Soccer teams earn region wins during busy week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Cannon Crompton & Eligha Roper / The Nugget     -------------     It was a winning road trip for the LCHS soccer teams last week as Lumpkin traveled to Ellijay to take on Gilmer where both the girls and boys teams came away with region wins. Later in the week, both Lumpkin teams fell to Wesleyan.
Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

Lumpkin County High School Rifle Team members pictured (from left) are Elliza Phillips, Laura Hoch, Liv Lusky, Brynn Foster, Maddy Moyer, Ravan Moore and J.T. Wright.

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Rifle team advances to State Competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Area 6 Region Champion Lumpkin County High School Precision Rifle Team competed in the first round of the GHSA Riflery State Playoffs on March 9, against the Area 8’s Midtown-Grady High School. Lumpkin prevailed in the match with a strong score of 1,159 compared to Midtown-Grady’s 839.
The Lumpkin County High School baseball team celebrates Cooper Scott’s homer against West Hall last week.

The Lumpkin County High School baseball team celebrates Cooper Scott’s homer against West Hall last week.

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Lumpkin baseball team continues strong play

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity baseball team continued to fire on all cylinders this week as they walked away with four more wins. The Indians, who are ranked No. 8 in the state in Class AAA, took the series over West Hall with a clean sweep and continued their success against Lakeview Academy.
Lumpkin County runner Ben Sherrill celebrates his first pace finish in the 3200-meter event at the Gilmer County meet.

Lumpkin County runner Ben Sherrill celebrates his first pace finish in the 3200-meter event at the Gilmer County meet.

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Lumpkin track team off to great start

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Lumpkin track team had a great start in their first two meets as they traveled to Gilmer and then hosted their first home meet of the season. Lumpkin ultimately placed 2nd but came away with new personal and school records being set by the team.
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team advanced to the State Finals again this season, only to be denied a repeat championship.

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball team advanced to the State Finals again this season, only to be denied a repeat championship.

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Girls basketball overcome by tough Hebron team in State title game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team journeyed to Macon on Friday, March 10 to defend their State Champion title against Hebron Christian Academy. Competing at the highest level is the standard the program has set for itself recently.
The LCHS boys soccer team celebrates their 8-0 win against Pickens County last week.

The LCHS boys soccer team celebrates their 8-0 win against Pickens County last week.

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Soccer teams celebrate Senior Night with wins

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
It was a successful Senior Night for Lumpkin soccer as both the girls and boys teams defeated Pickens County to kick off a schedule of Region 7-AAA games.
The Lumpkin baseball team took 2 of 3 games against region foe White County last week.

The Lumpkin baseball team took 2 of 3 games against region foe White County last week.

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Lumpkin baseball takes series over White County-

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Lumpkin baseball kept the momentum rolling this week as they squared off in a series against White County. The Indians (8-2 overall) walked away with two wins and a loss, ultimately taking the best of the series.
Girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse rallies the Lumpkin team during a timeout in the Lady Indians Final Four victory. The team will play in the finals this Friday.

Girls basketball Head Coach David Dowse rallies the Lumpkin team during a timeout in the Lady Indians Final Four victory. The team will play in the finals this Friday.

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Girls basketball advances to State title game

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
For the second-straight season, the Lumpkin varsity girls basketball team has advanced to the Class AAA state title game. The Lady Indians (26-4) are set to travel to the Macon Coliseum to take on Hebron Christian Academy (31-0) for the State Championship this Friday.
Helping Lumpkin earn the title of Area Six Champion were team members (pictured from left) Laura Hoch, Ravan Moore, Brynn Foster, Liv Lusky, Maddy Moyer, J.T. Wright and Elliza Phillips.

Helping Lumpkin earn the title of Area Six Champion were team members (pictured from left) Laura Hoch, Ravan Moore, Brynn Foster, Liv Lusky, Maddy Moyer, J.T. Wright and Elliza Phillips.

Rifle team claims Area Six title

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The sharp shooting continued for the Lumpkin County High School rifle team as they won the Area Six Championship and advanced to State. The keen-eyed crew took on Parkview in the finals and came away with a big win. In doing so, the Indians ended their regular season undefeated.