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Lumpkin County junior Averie Jones said the win over Oconee helped get the team back on the right track after their loss to Wesleyan in the Region Tournament.

Lumpkin County junior Averie Jones said the win over Oconee helped get the team back on the right track after their loss to Wesleyan in the Region Tournament.

Lumpkin girls basketball tops Oconee in first round of State

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Lumpkin County girls basketball team began State competition at home against Oconee on Tuesday, Feb. 21 as the team earned a 72-47 victory to advance in the tournament. Oconee came into the GHSA State Tournament with an 11-16 overall record after taking third in Region 8-AAA.
Lumpkin County girls basketball head coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a timeout in last week’s Senior Night game. Lumpkin is competing in the Region Tournament this week.

Lumpkin County girls basketball head coach David Dowse speaks to his team during a timeout in last week’s Senior Night game. Lumpkin is competing in the Region Tournament this week.

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Girls basketball earns victory on Senior Night

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Lumpkin basketball honored their Seniors on Friday night as they hosted the White County Warriors. In what was a night decorated with player cutouts of the athletes and displays of each seniors’ previous accomplishments during their years at the school, the appreciation for the players was clear.
Lumpkin County junior Braden Garrett returns a shot against his Forsyth Central opponent last week.

Lumpkin County junior Braden Garrett returns a shot against his Forsyth Central opponent last week.

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Tennis teams begin season against Forsyth Central

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Lumpkin tennis teams got their season started this week as they took on Forsyth Central. The boys squad was able to come away with a victory over the Bulldogs, while the girls team suffered a defeat. BOYS TEAM The Indians were able to take a hard earned 3-2 victory over Forsyth Central.
Lumpkin’s Nicole Limehouse goes on an offensive run during the team’s home game last week. She had goals in both games to help the Lady Indians earn a pair of victories.

Lumpkin’s Nicole Limehouse goes on an offensive run during the team’s home game last week. She had goals in both games to help the Lady Indians earn a pair of victories.

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Girls soccer tops East Jackson and Union County

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The second full week of competition was a successful time for the Lumpkin County varsity girls soccer team. Lumpkin earned a pair of non-region victories against East Jackson and Union County to improve to 4-0 on the season.
LCHS girls basketball head coach David Dowse talks strategy during a timeout in last week’s home game.

LCHS girls basketball head coach David Dowse talks strategy during a timeout in last week’s home game.

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Girls basketball defeates Pickens and Dawson ahead of season finale

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad continued to shine last week as they picked up a pair of important region wins, taking down Pickens County and Dawson County. The girls team is 20-3 overall and sits atop the very strong Region 7-AAA with a 10-1 record.
Lumpkin County’s Rae Lynn Myers makes a defensive play on the ball against North Hall. Myers was chosen as Lumpkin’s player of the match. (Photo by Cannon Crompton)

Lumpkin County’s Rae Lynn Myers makes a defensive play on the ball against North Hall. Myers was chosen as Lumpkin’s player of the match. (Photo by Cannon Crompton)

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Soccer teams start regular season with two wins each

Cannon Crompton
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
It was a great start to the regular season for the Lumpkin County varsity boys and girls soccer teams as both squads earned 2-0 records after defeating North Hall and Jefferson County. The boys kicked off their regular season with a 2-0 win over North Hall (Region 4-AAAA) on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Lumpkin senior wrestler TJ Payne finished as an Area Champion at last week’s competition.

Lumpkin senior wrestler TJ Payne finished as an Area Champion at last week’s competition.

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Wrestling teams see postseason success at many levels

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Lumpkin wrestling teams at many levels had a busy week, earning several accolades including an outstanding showing for the varsity at their Area championship competitions.
All the Lumpkin swimmers who competed at the recent event at UGA were able to set personal best times. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

All the Lumpkin swimmers who competed at the recent event at UGA were able to set personal best times. (Photo courtesy of Luke Maloney)

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Swim team closes season in a big way at UGA

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The desire to constantly improve was on full display for the Lumpkin swim team this week when they traveled to the University of Georgia to compete in a huge event at a college level facility. Head coach Luke Maloney says he is proud of the team’s performance.
On a cold night for soccer, the Lumpkin County girls squad thoroughly defeated Monroe Area 6-0 last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper)

On a cold night for soccer, the Lumpkin County girls squad thoroughly defeated Monroe Area 6-0 last week. (Photo by Eligha Roper)

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Soccer teams begin with scrimmage wins over Monroe Area

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
By Eligha Roper & Cannon Crompton / The Nugget ----------------- Soccer is back at LCHS as it’s finally that time of year again. Each of Lumpkin’s teams were able to walk away with big wins this week over Monroe Area High School, beginning their seasons on high notes.
Lumpkin rifle team member Laura Hoch takes aim at the targets in the victory over Parkview.

Lumpkin rifle team member Laura Hoch takes aim at the targets in the victory over Parkview.

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Sharp-shooting Lumpkin rifle team tops Parkview

Eligha Roper
Friday, January 27, 2023
Think center, aim center, shoot center. That’s probably what was running through Lumpkin Rifle team members’ heads as they took on Parkview this past week, displaying superb precision as they were able to walk away with a big win.